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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590,828.80, 3,886,243.20 and 817,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590,828.80, 3,886,243.20 and 817,670.40 is: 1,226,505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590,828.80 : 3,886,243.20 = 817,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590,828.80/3,886,243.20 = 817,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590,828.80x = 3,886,243.20 × 817,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590,828.80x = 3,177,666,031,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,666,031,841.28/2,590,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,505.60

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