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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,502.52, 3,869,259.32 and 874,073.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,502.52, 3,869,259.32 and 874,073.90 is: 1,310,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,502.52 : 3,869,259.32 = 874,073.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,502.52/3,869,259.32 = 874,073.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,502.52x = 3,869,259.32 × 874,073.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,502.52x = 3,382,018,583,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,018,583,943.75/2,580,502.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,604.64

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