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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,229.36, 3,833,145 and 874,414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,229.36, 3,833,145 and 874,414.32 is: 1,310,186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,229.36 : 3,833,145 = 874,414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,229.36/3,833,145 = 874,414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,229.36x = 3,833,145 × 874,414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,229.36x = 3,351,756,878,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,756,878,636.40/2,558,229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,186.23

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