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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,499.02, 3,869,254.08 and 874,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,499.02, 3,869,254.08 and 874,070.40 is: 1,310,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,499.02 : 3,869,254.08 = 874,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,499.02/3,869,254.08 = 874,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,499.02x = 3,869,254.08 × 874,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,499.02x = 3,382,000,461,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,000,461,407.23/2,580,499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,599.40

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