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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,563.36, 3,706,144.03 and 872,799.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,563.36, 3,706,144.03 and 872,799.48 is: 1,309,304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,563.36 : 3,706,144.03 = 872,799.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,563.36/3,706,144.03 = 872,799.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,563.36x = 3,706,144.03 × 872,799.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,563.36x = 3,234,720,582,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,720,582,189.10/2,470,563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,304.85

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