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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291,539.52, 3,437,310.72 and 871,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291,539.52, 3,437,310.72 and 871,267.52 is: 1,306,901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291,539.52 : 3,437,310.72 = 871,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291,539.52/3,437,310.72 = 871,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291,539.52x = 3,437,310.72 × 871,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291,539.52x = 2,994,817,186,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,817,186,483.81/2,291,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,901.83

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