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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584,207.52, 3,876,754.08 and 878,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584,207.52, 3,876,754.08 and 878,170.40 is: 1,317,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584,207.52 : 3,876,754.08 = 878,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584,207.52/3,876,754.08 = 878,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584,207.52x = 3,876,754.08 × 878,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584,207.52x = 3,404,450,681,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,450,681,135.23/2,584,207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,406.07

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