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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579,229.60, 3,868,844.40 and 806,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579,229.60, 3,868,844.40 and 806,301.60 is: 1,209,452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579,229.60 : 3,868,844.40 = 806,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579,229.60/3,868,844.40 = 806,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579,229.60x = 3,868,844.40 × 806,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579,229.60x = 3,119,455,429,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,455,429,871.04/2,579,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,452.40

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