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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564,009.40, 3,846,359.70 and 881,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564,009.40, 3,846,359.70 and 881,628.60 is: 1,322,561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564,009.40 : 3,846,359.70 = 881,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564,009.40/3,846,359.70 = 881,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564,009.40x = 3,846,359.70 × 881,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564,009.40x = 3,391,060,717,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,060,717,407.42/2,564,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,561.73

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