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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292,826.32, 3,439,271.76 and 872,959.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292,826.32, 3,439,271.76 and 872,959.92 is: 1,309,452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292,826.32 : 3,439,271.76 = 872,959.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292,826.32/3,439,271.76 = 872,959.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292,826.32x = 3,439,271.76 × 872,959.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292,826.32x = 3,002,346,400,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,346,400,467.86/2,292,826.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,452.17

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