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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511,178.56, 3,767,545.44 and 869,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511,178.56, 3,767,545.44 and 869,995.44 is: 1,305,262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511,178.56 : 3,767,545.44 = 869,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511,178.56/3,767,545.44 = 869,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511,178.56x = 3,767,545.44 × 869,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511,178.56x = 3,277,747,352,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,747,352,792.79/2,511,178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,262.56

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