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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468,938.92, 3,702,639.64 and 871,127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468,938.92, 3,702,639.64 and 871,127.66 is: 1,306,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468,938.92 : 3,702,639.64 = 871,127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468,938.92/3,702,639.64 = 871,127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468,938.92x = 3,702,639.64 × 871,127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468,938.92x = 3,225,471,805,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,471,805,416.44/2,468,938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,420.25

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