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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471,260.76, 3,707,196.42 and 873,494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471,260.76, 3,707,196.42 and 873,494.36 is: 1,310,349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471,260.76 : 3,707,196.42 = 873,494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471,260.76/3,707,196.42 = 873,494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471,260.76x = 3,707,196.42 × 873,494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471,260.76x = 3,238,215,164,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,215,164,282.19/2,471,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,349.44

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