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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289,783.60, 3,436,381.80 and 872,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289,783.60, 3,436,381.80 and 872,607.60 is: 1,309,561.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289,783.60 : 3,436,381.80 = 872,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289,783.60/3,436,381.80 = 872,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289,783.60x = 3,436,381.80 × 872,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289,783.60x = 2,998,612,875,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,612,875,181.68/2,289,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,561.69

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