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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575,263.85, 3,862,856.46 and 870,604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575,263.85, 3,862,856.46 and 870,604.62 is: 1,305,893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575,263.85 : 3,862,856.46 = 870,604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575,263.85/3,862,856.46 = 870,604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575,263.85x = 3,862,856.46 × 870,604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575,263.85x = 3,363,020,680,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,020,680,472.85/2,575,263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,893.64

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