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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547,870, 3,822,395.52 and 864,973.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547,870, 3,822,395.52 and 864,973.50 is: 1,297,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547,870 : 3,822,395.52 = 864,973.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547,870/3,822,395.52 = 864,973.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547,870x = 3,822,395.52 × 864,973.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547,870x = 3,306,270,831,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,270,831,318.72/2,547,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,660.72

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