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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,236.39, 3,583,891.04 and 873,227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,236.39, 3,583,891.04 and 873,227.43 is: 1,309,854.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,236.39 : 3,583,891.04 = 873,227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,236.39/3,583,891.04 = 873,227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,236.39x = 3,583,891.04 × 873,227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,236.39x = 3,129,551,962,259.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,551,962,259.23/2,389,236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,854.47

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