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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483,261.40, 3,725,540.10 and 800,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483,261.40, 3,725,540.10 and 800,405.40 is: 1,200,816.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483,261.40 : 3,725,540.10 = 800,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483,261.40/3,725,540.10 = 800,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483,261.40x = 3,725,540.10 × 800,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483,261.40x = 2,981,942,413,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,942,413,956.54/2,483,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200,816.96

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