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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,644.80, 3,705,967.20 and 873,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,644.80, 3,705,967.20 and 873,195.20 is: 1,309,792.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,644.80 : 3,705,967.20 = 873,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,644.80/3,705,967.20 = 873,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,644.80x = 3,705,967.20 × 873,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,644.80x = 3,236,032,770,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,032,770,397.44/2,470,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,792.80

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