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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584,542.39, 3,877,391.79 and 787,566.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584,542.39, 3,877,391.79 and 787,566.48 is: 1,181,525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584,542.39 : 3,877,391.79 = 787,566.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584,542.39/3,877,391.79 = 787,566.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584,542.39x = 3,877,391.79 × 787,566.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584,542.39x = 3,053,703,803,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,703,803,631.20/2,584,542.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,525.91

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