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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585,183.55, 3,878,356.79 and 788,248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585,183.55, 3,878,356.79 and 788,248.67 is: 1,182,550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585,183.55 : 3,878,356.79 = 788,248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585,183.55/3,878,356.79 = 788,248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585,183.55x = 3,878,356.79 × 788,248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585,183.55x = 3,057,109,567,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,109,567,865.83/2,585,183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,550.29

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