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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563,611.40, 3,845,762.70 and 881,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563,611.40, 3,845,762.70 and 881,230.60 is: 1,321,964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563,611.40 : 3,845,762.70 = 881,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563,611.40/3,845,762.70 = 881,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563,611.40x = 3,845,762.70 × 881,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563,611.40x = 3,389,003,771,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,003,771,578.62/2,563,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,964.70

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