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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575,262.46, 3,862,854.39 and 870,603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575,262.46, 3,862,854.39 and 870,603.24 is: 1,305,891.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575,262.46 : 3,862,854.39 = 870,603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575,262.46/3,862,854.39 = 870,603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575,262.46x = 3,862,854.39 × 870,603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575,262.46x = 3,363,013,547,582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,013,547,582.22/2,575,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,891.57

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