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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553,392.86, 3,830,964.21 and 871,677.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553,392.86, 3,830,964.21 and 871,677.34 is: 1,307,814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553,392.86 : 3,830,964.21 = 871,677.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553,392.86/3,830,964.21 = 871,677.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553,392.86x = 3,830,964.21 × 871,677.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553,392.86x = 3,339,364,692,208.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,364,692,208.00/2,553,392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,814.69

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