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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239,033.42, 3,356,561.64 and 872,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239,033.42, 3,356,561.64 and 872,490.72 is: 1,307,961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239,033.42 : 3,356,561.64 = 872,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239,033.42/3,356,561.64 = 872,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239,033.42x = 3,356,561.64 × 872,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239,033.42x = 2,928,568,882,007.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,568,882,007.98/2,239,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,961.22

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