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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582,310, 3,874,087.08 and 809,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582,310, 3,874,087.08 and 809,382 is: 1,214,267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582,310 : 3,874,087.08 = 809,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582,310/3,874,087.08 = 809,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582,310x = 3,874,087.08 × 809,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582,310x = 3,135,616,348,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,616,348,984.56/2,582,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,267.98

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