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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,891.60, 3,700,337.40 and 871,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,891.60, 3,700,337.40 and 871,256.40 is: 1,306,884.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,891.60 : 3,700,337.40 = 871,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,891.60/3,700,337.40 = 871,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,891.60x = 3,700,337.40 × 871,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,891.60x = 3,223,942,641,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,942,641,909.36/2,466,891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,884.60

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