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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573,362.58, 3,858,922.35 and 867,187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573,362.58, 3,858,922.35 and 867,187.89 is: 1,300,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573,362.58 : 3,858,922.35 = 867,187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573,362.58/3,858,922.35 = 867,187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573,362.58x = 3,858,922.35 × 867,187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573,362.58x = 3,346,410,730,370.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,410,730,370.34/2,573,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,403.90

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