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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,391.92, 3,962,521.08 and 1,664,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,391.92, 3,962,521.08 and 1,664,867.76 is: 2,297,517.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,391.92 : 3,962,521.08 = 1,664,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,391.92/3,962,521.08 = 1,664,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,391.92x = 3,962,521.08 × 1,664,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,391.92x = 6,597,073,594,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597,073,594,412.38/2,871,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297,517.64

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