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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584,208.52, 3,876,755.58 and 878,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584,208.52, 3,876,755.58 and 878,171.40 is: 1,317,407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584,208.52 : 3,876,755.58 = 878,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584,208.52/3,876,755.58 = 878,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584,208.52x = 3,876,755.58 × 878,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584,208.52x = 3,404,455,875,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,455,875,146.41/2,584,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,407.57

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