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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553,657.84, 3,831,361.56 and 871,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553,657.84, 3,831,361.56 and 871,942.32 is: 1,308,212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553,657.84 : 3,831,361.56 = 871,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553,657.84/3,831,361.56 = 871,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553,657.84x = 3,831,361.56 × 871,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553,657.84x = 3,340,726,287,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,726,287,385.22/2,553,657.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,212.18

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