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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,010.80, 3,867,251.40 and 981,956.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,010.80, 3,867,251.40 and 981,956.40 is: 1,471,882.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,010.80 : 3,867,251.40 = 981,956.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,010.80/3,867,251.40 = 981,956.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,010.80x = 3,867,251.40 × 981,956.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,010.80x = 3,797,472,262,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,472,262,638.96/2,580,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,882.31

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