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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584,846.43, 3,877,415.45 and 787,788.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584,846.43, 3,877,415.45 and 787,788.53 is: 1,181,727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584,846.43 : 3,877,415.45 = 787,788.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584,846.43/3,877,415.45 = 787,788.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584,846.43x = 3,877,415.45 × 787,788.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584,846.43x = 3,054,583,435,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,583,435,749.40/2,584,846.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,727.24

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