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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471,102.80, 3,706,654.20 and 873,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471,102.80, 3,706,654.20 and 873,653.20 is: 1,310,479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471,102.80 : 3,706,654.20 = 873,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471,102.80/3,706,654.20 = 873,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471,102.80x = 3,706,654.20 × 873,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471,102.80x = 3,238,330,303,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,330,303,123.44/2,471,102.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,479.80

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