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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391,674.34, 3,587,496.31 and 875,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391,674.34, 3,587,496.31 and 875,462.88 is: 1,313,188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391,674.34 : 3,587,496.31 = 875,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391,674.34/3,587,496.31 = 875,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391,674.34x = 3,587,496.31 × 875,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391,674.34x = 3,140,719,851,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,719,851,541.97/2,391,674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,188.76

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