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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577,116.94, 3,865,685.75 and 871,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577,116.94, 3,865,685.75 and 871,269.30 is: 1,306,907.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577,116.94 : 3,865,685.75 = 871,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577,116.94/3,865,685.75 = 871,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577,116.94x = 3,865,685.75 × 871,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577,116.94x = 3,368,053,313,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,053,313,066.13/2,577,116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,907.44

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