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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391,052.60, 3,586,595.05 and 874,111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391,052.60, 3,586,595.05 and 874,111.50 is: 1,311,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391,052.60 : 3,586,595.05 = 874,111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391,052.60/3,586,595.05 = 874,111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391,052.60x = 3,586,595.05 × 874,111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391,052.60x = 3,135,083,979,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,083,979,048.08/2,391,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,173.15

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