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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,237.40, 3,583,892.52 and 873,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,237.40, 3,583,892.52 and 873,228.44 is: 1,309,855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,237.40 : 3,583,892.52 = 873,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,237.40/3,583,892.52 = 873,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,237.40x = 3,583,892.52 × 873,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,237.40x = 3,129,556,874,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,556,874,367.27/2,389,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,855.97

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