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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867,740, 4,301,610.08 and 873,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867,740, 4,301,610.08 and 873,196 is: 1,309,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867,740 : 4,301,610.08 = 873,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867,740/4,301,610.08 = 873,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867,740x = 4,301,610.08 × 873,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867,740x = 3,756,148,715,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,148,715,415.68/2,867,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,794.02

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