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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866,119.52, 4,299,023.76 and 871,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866,119.52, 4,299,023.76 and 871,420 is: 1,307,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866,119.52 : 4,299,023.76 = 871,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866,119.52/4,299,023.76 = 871,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866,119.52x = 4,299,023.76 × 871,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866,119.52x = 3,746,255,284,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,255,284,939.20/2,866,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,082.72

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