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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379,771.54, 3,571,075.68 and 863,572.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379,771.54, 3,571,075.68 and 863,572.77 is: 1,295,873.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379,771.54 : 3,571,075.68 = 863,572.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379,771.54/3,571,075.68 = 863,572.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379,771.54x = 3,571,075.68 × 863,572.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379,771.54x = 3,083,883,716,857.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,883,716,857.23/2,379,771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,873.85

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