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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087,428.71, 3,130,156.18 and 808,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087,428.71, 3,130,156.18 and 808,635.14 is: 1,212,570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087,428.71 : 3,130,156.18 = 808,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087,428.71/3,130,156.18 = 808,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087,428.71x = 3,130,156.18 × 808,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087,428.71x = 2,531,154,280,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,154,280,836.17/2,087,428.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212,570.41

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