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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366,981.92, 3,550,122.96 and 870,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366,981.92, 3,550,122.96 and 870,724 is: 1,305,957.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366,981.92 : 3,550,122.96 = 870,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366,981.92/3,550,122.96 = 870,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366,981.92x = 3,550,122.96 × 870,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366,981.92x = 3,091,177,264,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,177,264,223.04/2,366,981.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,957.28

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