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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407,218.54, 3,611,051.40 and 870,598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407,218.54, 3,611,051.40 and 870,598.86 is: 1,305,979.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407,218.54 : 3,611,051.40 = 870,598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407,218.54/3,611,051.40 = 870,598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407,218.54x = 3,611,051.40 × 870,598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407,218.54x = 3,143,777,232,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,777,232,241.40/2,407,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,979.15

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