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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590,246.40, 3,885,369.60 and 817,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590,246.40, 3,885,369.60 and 817,318.40 is: 1,225,977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590,246.40 : 3,885,369.60 = 817,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590,246.40/3,885,369.60 = 817,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590,246.40x = 3,885,369.60 × 817,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590,246.40x = 3,175,584,064,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,584,064,880.64/2,590,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,977.60

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