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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391,051.60, 3,586,593.55 and 874,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391,051.60, 3,586,593.55 and 874,110.50 is: 1,311,171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391,051.60 : 3,586,593.55 = 874,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391,051.60/3,586,593.55 = 874,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391,051.60x = 3,586,593.55 × 874,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391,051.60x = 3,135,079,061,169.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,079,061,169.03/2,391,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,171.65

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