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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,350, 4,302,525.32 and 873,806

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,350, 4,302,525.32 and 873,806 is: 1,310,709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,350 : 4,302,525.32 = 873,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,350/4,302,525.32 = 873,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,350x = 4,302,525.32 × 873,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,350x = 3,759,572,439,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,572,439,767.92/2,868,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,709.10

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