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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,235.39, 3,583,889.54 and 873,226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,235.39, 3,583,889.54 and 873,226.43 is: 1,309,852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,235.39 : 3,583,889.54 = 873,226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,235.39/3,583,889.54 = 873,226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,235.39x = 3,583,889.54 × 873,226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,235.39x = 3,129,547,068,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,547,068,528.54/2,389,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,852.97

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