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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471,868.60, 3,707,802.90 and 876,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471,868.60, 3,707,802.90 and 876,233.40 is: 1,314,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471,868.60 : 3,707,802.90 = 876,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471,868.60/3,707,802.90 = 876,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471,868.60x = 3,707,802.90 × 876,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471,868.60x = 3,248,900,741,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,900,741,596.86/2,471,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,350.10

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