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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675,132.73, 4,011,856.20 and 877,597.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675,132.73, 4,011,856.20 and 877,597.29 is: 1,316,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675,132.73 : 4,011,856.20 = 877,597.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675,132.73/4,011,856.20 = 877,597.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675,132.73x = 4,011,856.20 × 877,597.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675,132.73x = 3,520,794,128,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,794,128,989.70/2,675,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,119.42

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