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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866,521.36, 4,300,404.08 and 871,925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866,521.36, 4,300,404.08 and 871,925.52 is: 1,308,077.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866,521.36 : 4,300,404.08 = 871,925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866,521.36/4,300,404.08 = 871,925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866,521.36x = 4,300,404.08 × 871,925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866,521.36x = 3,749,632,063,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,632,063,664.12/2,866,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,077.49

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