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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,709.80, 3,706,064.70 and 873,260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,709.80, 3,706,064.70 and 873,260.20 is: 1,309,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,709.80 : 3,706,064.70 = 873,260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,709.80/3,706,064.70 = 873,260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,709.80x = 3,706,064.70 × 873,260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,709.80x = 3,236,358,801,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,358,801,134.94/2,470,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,890.30

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