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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085,501.56, 3,128,751.72 and 870,402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085,501.56, 3,128,751.72 and 870,402.51 is: 1,305,812.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085,501.56 : 3,128,751.72 = 870,402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085,501.56/3,128,751.72 = 870,402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085,501.56x = 3,128,751.72 × 870,402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085,501.56x = 2,723,273,350,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,273,350,254.82/2,085,501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,812.19

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