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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579,063.29, 3,868,357.70 and 873,011.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579,063.29, 3,868,357.70 and 873,011.57 is: 1,309,437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579,063.29 : 3,868,357.70 = 873,011.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579,063.29/3,868,357.70 = 873,011.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579,063.29x = 3,868,357.70 × 873,011.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579,063.29x = 3,377,121,033,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,121,033,598.84/2,579,063.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,437.05

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