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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672,973.84, 4,009,054.79 and 875,817.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672,973.84, 4,009,054.79 and 875,817.53 is: 1,313,593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672,973.84 : 4,009,054.79 = 875,817.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672,973.84/4,009,054.79 = 875,817.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672,973.84x = 4,009,054.79 × 875,817.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672,973.84x = 3,511,200,443,767.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,200,443,767.20/2,672,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,593.27

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