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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,238.90, 3,583,894.77 and 873,229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,238.90, 3,583,894.77 and 873,229.94 is: 1,309,858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,238.90 : 3,583,894.77 = 873,229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,238.90/3,583,894.77 = 873,229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,238.90x = 3,583,894.77 × 873,229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,238.90x = 3,129,564,214,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,564,214,973.41/2,389,238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,858.22

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