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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365,981.80, 3,548,972.70 and 869,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365,981.80, 3,548,972.70 and 869,879.40 is: 1,304,819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365,981.80 : 3,548,972.70 = 869,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365,981.80/3,548,972.70 = 869,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365,981.80x = 3,548,972.70 × 869,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365,981.80x = 3,087,178,242,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,178,242,892.38/2,365,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304,819.10

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