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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866,506.84, 4,300,382.34 and 871,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866,506.84, 4,300,382.34 and 871,911 is: 1,308,055.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866,506.84 : 4,300,382.34 = 871,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866,506.84/4,300,382.34 = 871,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866,506.84x = 4,300,382.34 × 871,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866,506.84x = 3,749,550,666,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,550,666,451.74/2,866,506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,055.72

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