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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605,584, 3,908,188.24 and 808,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605,584, 3,908,188.24 and 808,421.20 is: 1,212,573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605,584 : 3,908,188.24 = 808,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605,584/3,908,188.24 = 808,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605,584x = 3,908,188.24 × 808,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605,584x = 3,159,462,226,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,462,226,806.69/2,605,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212,573.54

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