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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292,038.48, 3,438,057.72 and 871,766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292,038.48, 3,438,057.72 and 871,766.48 is: 1,307,649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292,038.48 : 3,438,057.72 = 871,766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292,038.48/3,438,057.72 = 871,766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292,038.48x = 3,438,057.72 × 871,766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292,038.48x = 2,997,183,476,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,183,476,601.23/2,292,038.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,649.72

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