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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495,872.72, 3,744,222.96 and 876,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495,872.72, 3,744,222.96 and 876,221.20 is: 1,314,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495,872.72 : 3,744,222.96 = 876,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495,872.72/3,744,222.96 = 876,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495,872.72x = 3,744,222.96 × 876,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495,872.72x = 3,280,767,535,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,767,535,078.75/2,495,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,477.10

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