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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647,046.92, 2,470,769.70 and 581,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647,046.92, 2,470,769.70 and 581,871 is: 872,876.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647,046.92 : 2,470,769.70 = 581,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647,046.92/2,470,769.70 = 581,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647,046.92x = 2,470,769.70 × 581,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647,046.92x = 1,437,669,236,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,669,236,108.70/1,647,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,876.92

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