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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553,321.80, 3,830,857.59 and 871,606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553,321.80, 3,830,857.59 and 871,606.28 is: 1,307,708.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553,321.80 : 3,830,857.59 = 871,606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553,321.80/3,830,857.59 = 871,606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553,321.80x = 3,830,857.59 × 871,606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553,321.80x = 3,338,999,533,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,999,533,229.67/2,553,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,708.07

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