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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584,328.59, 3,877,046.79 and 787,356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584,328.59, 3,877,046.79 and 787,356.91 is: 1,181,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584,328.59 : 3,877,046.79 = 787,356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584,328.59/3,877,046.79 = 787,356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584,328.59x = 3,877,046.79 × 787,356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584,328.59x = 3,052,619,580,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,619,580,499.82/2,584,328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,204.12

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