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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368,016.40, 3,552,024.60 and 871,798.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368,016.40, 3,552,024.60 and 871,798.80 is: 1,307,698.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368,016.40 : 3,552,024.60 = 871,798.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368,016.40/3,552,024.60 = 871,798.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368,016.40x = 3,552,024.60 × 871,798.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368,016.40x = 3,096,650,783,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,650,783,850.48/2,368,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,698.20

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