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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471,446.80, 3,707,170.20 and 873,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471,446.80, 3,707,170.20 and 873,997.20 is: 1,310,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471,446.80 : 3,707,170.20 = 873,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471,446.80/3,707,170.20 = 873,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471,446.80x = 3,707,170.20 × 873,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471,446.80x = 3,240,056,374,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,056,374,723.44/2,471,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,995.80

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