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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573,530.60, 3,861,231.90 and 890,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573,530.60, 3,861,231.90 and 890,804.20 is: 1,336,530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573,530.60 : 3,861,231.90 = 890,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573,530.60/3,861,231.90 = 890,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573,530.60x = 3,861,231.90 × 890,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573,530.60x = 3,439,601,593,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,601,593,693.98/2,573,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336,530.29

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