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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581,416.98, 3,872,378.50 and 940,540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581,416.98, 3,872,378.50 and 940,540.36 is: 1,410,902.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581,416.98 : 3,872,378.50 = 940,540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581,416.98/3,872,378.50 = 940,540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581,416.98x = 3,872,378.50 × 940,540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581,416.98x = 3,642,128,268,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,128,268,446.26/2,581,416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410,902.73

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