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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471,539.60, 3,707,309.40 and 875,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471,539.60, 3,707,309.40 and 875,904.40 is: 1,313,856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471,539.60 : 3,707,309.40 = 875,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471,539.60/3,707,309.40 = 875,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471,539.60x = 3,707,309.40 × 875,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471,539.60x = 3,247,248,615,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,248,615,621.36/2,471,539.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,856.60

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