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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584,850.25, 3,877,421.19 and 787,792.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584,850.25, 3,877,421.19 and 787,792.35 is: 1,181,732.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584,850.25 : 3,877,421.19 = 787,792.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584,850.25/3,877,421.19 = 787,792.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584,850.25x = 3,877,421.19 × 787,792.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584,850.25x = 3,054,602,751,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,602,751,209.90/2,584,850.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,732.97

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