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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869,011.52, 4,304,162.40 and 874,669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869,011.52, 4,304,162.40 and 874,669.12 is: 1,312,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869,011.52 : 4,304,162.40 = 874,669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869,011.52/4,304,162.40 = 874,669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869,011.52x = 4,304,162.40 × 874,669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869,011.52x = 3,764,717,938,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,717,938,745.09/2,869,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,200.36

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