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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,060.48, 3,832,940.64 and 871,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,060.48, 3,832,940.64 and 871,712 is: 1,307,687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,060.48 : 3,832,940.64 = 871,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,060.48/3,832,940.64 = 871,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,060.48x = 3,832,940.64 × 871,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,060.48x = 3,341,220,351,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,220,351,175.68/2,555,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,687.38

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