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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014,587.40, 3,019,256.70 and 815,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014,587.40, 3,019,256.70 and 815,528.20 is: 1,222,229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014,587.40 : 3,019,256.70 = 815,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014,587.40/3,019,256.70 = 815,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014,587.40x = 3,019,256.70 × 815,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014,587.40x = 2,462,288,981,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,288,981,888.94/2,014,587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,229.91

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