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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495,859.87, 3,744,203.73 and 876,208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495,859.87, 3,744,203.73 and 876,208.37 is: 1,314,457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495,859.87 : 3,744,203.73 = 876,208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495,859.87/3,744,203.73 = 876,208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495,859.87x = 3,744,203.73 × 876,208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495,859.87x = 3,280,702,628,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,702,628,490.20/2,495,859.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,457.86

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