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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,567.40, 3,808,023.90 and 809,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,567.40, 3,808,023.90 and 809,300.20 is: 1,214,005.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,567.40 : 3,808,023.90 = 809,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,567.40/3,808,023.90 = 809,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,567.40x = 3,808,023.90 × 809,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,567.40x = 3,081,834,503,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,834,503,874.78/2,538,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,005.39

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