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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584,906.26, 3,877,918.65 and 787,742.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584,906.26, 3,877,918.65 and 787,742.22 is: 1,181,783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584,906.26 : 3,877,918.65 = 787,742.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584,906.26/3,877,918.65 = 787,742.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584,906.26x = 3,877,918.65 × 787,742.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584,906.26x = 3,054,800,246,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,800,246,330.40/2,584,906.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,783.76

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