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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584,549.49, 3,877,402.43 and 787,573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584,549.49, 3,877,402.43 and 787,573.60 is: 1,181,536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584,549.49 : 3,877,402.43 = 787,573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584,549.49/3,877,402.43 = 787,573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584,549.49x = 3,877,402.43 × 787,573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584,549.49x = 3,053,739,782,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,739,782,719.28/2,584,549.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,536.59

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