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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023,387.83, 3,037,242.44 and 871,205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023,387.83, 3,037,242.44 and 871,205.16 is: 1,307,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023,387.83 : 3,037,242.44 = 871,205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023,387.83/3,037,242.44 = 871,205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023,387.83x = 3,037,242.44 × 871,205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023,387.83x = 2,646,061,285,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,061,285,898.99/2,023,387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,738.07

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