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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,501.27, 3,869,257.46 and 874,072.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,501.27, 3,869,257.46 and 874,072.65 is: 1,310,602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,501.27 : 3,869,257.46 = 874,072.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,501.27/3,869,257.46 = 874,072.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,501.27x = 3,869,257.46 × 874,072.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,501.27x = 3,382,012,117,224.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,012,117,224.11/2,580,501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,602.77

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