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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471,465.80, 3,707,198.70 and 874,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471,465.80, 3,707,198.70 and 874,016.20 is: 1,311,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471,465.80 : 3,707,198.70 = 874,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471,465.80/3,707,198.70 = 874,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471,465.80x = 3,707,198.70 × 874,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471,465.80x = 3,240,151,720,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,151,720,418.94/2,471,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,024.30

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