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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586,533.49, 3,879,799.83 and 789,426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586,533.49, 3,879,799.83 and 789,426.18 is: 1,184,139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586,533.49 : 3,879,799.83 = 789,426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586,533.49/3,879,799.83 = 789,426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586,533.49x = 3,879,799.83 × 789,426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586,533.49x = 3,062,815,558,961.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,815,558,961.55/2,586,533.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,139.15

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