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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368,009.40, 3,552,014.10 and 871,791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368,009.40, 3,552,014.10 and 871,791.80 is: 1,307,687.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368,009.40 : 3,552,014.10 = 871,791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368,009.40/3,552,014.10 = 871,791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368,009.40x = 3,552,014.10 × 871,791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368,009.40x = 3,096,616,765,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,616,765,864.38/2,368,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,687.70

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