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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866,508.34, 4,300,384.59 and 871,912.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866,508.34, 4,300,384.59 and 871,912.50 is: 1,308,057.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866,508.34 : 4,300,384.59 = 871,912.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866,508.34/4,300,384.59 = 871,912.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866,508.34x = 4,300,384.59 × 871,912.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866,508.34x = 3,749,559,078,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,559,078,828.38/2,866,508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,057.97

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