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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590,158.40, 3,885,237.60 and 817,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590,158.40, 3,885,237.60 and 817,230.40 is: 1,225,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590,158.40 : 3,885,237.60 = 817,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590,158.40/3,885,237.60 = 817,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590,158.40x = 3,885,237.60 × 817,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590,158.40x = 3,175,134,277,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,134,277,943.04/2,590,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,845.60

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