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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582,172, 3,873,880.08 and 809,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582,172, 3,873,880.08 and 809,244 is: 1,214,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582,172 : 3,873,880.08 = 809,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582,172/3,873,880.08 = 809,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582,172x = 3,873,880.08 × 809,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582,172x = 3,134,914,211,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,914,211,459.52/2,582,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,060.96

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