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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585,511.60, 3,880,038.84 and 902,615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585,511.60, 3,880,038.84 and 902,615.04 is: 1,354,540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585,511.60 : 3,880,038.84 = 902,615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585,511.60/3,880,038.84 = 902,615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585,511.60x = 3,880,038.84 × 902,615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585,511.60x = 3,502,181,412,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,181,412,768.15/2,585,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,540.98

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