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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584,545.30, 3,877,396.12 and 787,569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584,545.30, 3,877,396.12 and 787,569.40 is: 1,181,530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584,545.30 : 3,877,396.12 = 787,569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584,545.30/3,877,396.12 = 787,569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584,545.30x = 3,877,396.12 × 787,569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584,545.30x = 3,053,718,535,790.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,718,535,790.73/2,584,545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,530.28

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