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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647,987.20, 3,971,980.80 and 875,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647,987.20, 3,971,980.80 and 875,059.20 is: 1,312,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647,987.20 : 3,971,980.80 = 875,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647,987.20/3,971,980.80 = 875,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647,987.20x = 3,971,980.80 × 875,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647,987.20x = 3,475,718,341,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,718,341,263.36/2,647,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,588.80

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