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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,821.60, 3,706,232.40 and 875,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,821.60, 3,706,232.40 and 875,186.40 is: 1,312,779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,821.60 : 3,706,232.40 = 875,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,821.60/3,706,232.40 = 875,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,821.60x = 3,706,232.40 × 875,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,821.60x = 3,243,644,191,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,644,191,719.36/2,470,821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,779.60

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