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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472,445.80, 3,709,324.80 and 874,842.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472,445.80, 3,709,324.80 and 874,842.30 is: 1,312,495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472,445.80 : 3,709,324.80 = 874,842.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472,445.80/3,709,324.80 = 874,842.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472,445.80x = 3,709,324.80 × 874,842.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472,445.80x = 3,245,074,239,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,074,239,479.04/2,472,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,495.60

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