Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771,272.84, 4,156,860 and 877,965.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,771,272.84, 4,156,860 and 877,965.10 is: 1,316,932.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,771,272.84 : 4,156,860 = 877,965.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,771,272.84/4,156,860 = 877,965.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,771,272.84x = 4,156,860 × 877,965.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,771,272.84x = 3,649,578,005,586 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,649,578,005,586/2,771,272.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,316,932.04
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