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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867,744, 4,301,616.08 and 873,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867,744, 4,301,616.08 and 873,200 is: 1,309,800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867,744 : 4,301,616.08 = 873,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867,744/4,301,616.08 = 873,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867,744x = 4,301,616.08 × 873,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867,744x = 3,756,171,161,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,171,161,056/2,867,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,800.02

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