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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472,714.30, 3,709,727.55 and 875,110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472,714.30, 3,709,727.55 and 875,110.80 is: 1,312,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472,714.30 : 3,709,727.55 = 875,110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472,714.30/3,709,727.55 = 875,110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472,714.30x = 3,709,727.55 × 875,110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472,714.30x = 3,246,422,644,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,422,644,062.54/2,472,714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,898.40

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