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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315,237, 3,471,509.38 and 876,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315,237, 3,471,509.38 and 876,031.40 is: 1,313,537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315,237 : 3,471,509.38 = 876,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315,237/3,471,509.38 = 876,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315,237x = 3,471,509.38 × 876,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315,237x = 3,041,151,222,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,151,222,274.53/2,315,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,537.76

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