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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,541.60, 3,705,812.40 and 874,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,541.60, 3,705,812.40 and 874,906.40 is: 1,312,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,541.60 : 3,705,812.40 = 874,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,541.60/3,705,812.40 = 874,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,541.60x = 3,705,812.40 × 874,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,541.60x = 3,242,238,985,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,238,985,959.36/2,470,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,359.60

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