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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587,486.80, 3,881,230.20 and 814,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587,486.80, 3,881,230.20 and 814,328.40 is: 1,221,492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587,486.80 : 3,881,230.20 = 814,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587,486.80/3,881,230.20 = 814,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587,486.80x = 3,881,230.20 × 814,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587,486.80x = 3,160,595,978,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,595,978,797.68/2,587,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,492.60

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