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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221,865.79, 3,333,628.84 and 874,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221,865.79, 3,333,628.84 and 874,967.44 is: 1,312,778.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221,865.79 : 3,333,628.84 = 874,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221,865.79/3,333,628.84 = 874,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221,865.79x = 3,333,628.84 × 874,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221,865.79x = 2,916,816,696,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,816,696,329.56/2,221,865.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,778.07

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