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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866,511.34, 4,300,389.09 and 871,915.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866,511.34, 4,300,389.09 and 871,915.50 is: 1,308,062.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866,511.34 : 4,300,389.09 = 871,915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866,511.34/4,300,389.09 = 871,915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866,511.34x = 4,300,389.09 × 871,915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866,511.34x = 3,749,575,903,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,575,903,601.90/2,866,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,062.47

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