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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,615.80, 3,870,002.10 and 897,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,615.80, 3,870,002.10 and 897,774.20 is: 1,346,340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,615.80 : 3,870,002.10 = 897,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,615.80/3,870,002.10 = 897,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,615.80x = 3,870,002.10 × 897,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,615.80x = 3,474,388,039,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,388,039,325.82/2,580,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,340.68

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