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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607,582.50, 3,911,934.60 and 878,624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607,582.50, 3,911,934.60 and 878,624.40 is: 1,318,125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607,582.50 : 3,911,934.60 = 878,624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607,582.50/3,911,934.60 = 878,624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607,582.50x = 3,911,934.60 × 878,624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607,582.50x = 3,437,121,190,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,121,190,764.24/2,607,582.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,125.58

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