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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668,597.23, 4,003,141.92 and 871,490.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668,597.23, 4,003,141.92 and 871,490.13 is: 1,307,315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668,597.23 : 4,003,141.92 = 871,490.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668,597.23/4,003,141.92 = 871,490.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668,597.23x = 4,003,141.92 × 871,490.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668,597.23x = 3,488,698,672,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,698,672,269.25/2,668,597.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,315.56

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