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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468,686.80, 3,703,030.20 and 871,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468,686.80, 3,703,030.20 and 871,237.20 is: 1,306,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468,686.80 : 3,703,030.20 = 871,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468,686.80/3,703,030.20 = 871,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468,686.80x = 3,703,030.20 × 871,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468,686.80x = 3,226,217,662,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,217,662,963.44/2,468,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,855.80

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