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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590,129.40, 3,885,194.10 and 817,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590,129.40, 3,885,194.10 and 817,201.40 is: 1,225,802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590,129.40 : 3,885,194.10 = 817,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590,129.40/3,885,194.10 = 817,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590,129.40x = 3,885,194.10 × 817,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590,129.40x = 3,174,986,057,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,986,057,791.74/2,590,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,802.10

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