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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368,145.80, 3,552,218.70 and 872,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368,145.80, 3,552,218.70 and 872,043.40 is: 1,308,065.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368,145.80 : 3,552,218.70 = 872,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368,145.80/3,552,218.70 = 872,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368,145.80x = 3,552,218.70 × 872,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368,145.80x = 3,097,688,872,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,688,872,691.58/2,368,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,065.10

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