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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549,974.80, 3,824,962.20 and 867,078.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549,974.80, 3,824,962.20 and 867,078.30 is: 1,300,617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549,974.80 : 3,824,962.20 = 867,078.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549,974.80/3,824,962.20 = 867,078.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549,974.80x = 3,824,962.20 × 867,078.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549,974.80x = 3,316,541,721,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,541,721,940.26/2,549,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,617.45

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