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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,552.40, 3,808,001.40 and 809,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,552.40, 3,808,001.40 and 809,285.20 is: 1,213,982.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,552.40 : 3,808,001.40 = 809,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,552.40/3,808,001.40 = 809,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,552.40x = 3,808,001.40 × 809,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,552.40x = 3,081,759,174,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,759,174,599.28/2,538,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,982.89

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