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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,362.46, 3,870,893.61 and 897,247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,362.46, 3,870,893.61 and 897,247.26 is: 1,345,992.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,362.46 : 3,870,893.61 = 897,247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,362.46/3,870,893.61 = 897,247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,362.46x = 3,870,893.61 × 897,247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,362.46x = 3,473,148,685,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,148,685,324.01/2,580,362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345,992.56

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