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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,587.32, 4,307,381.70 and 849,674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,587.32, 4,307,381.70 and 849,674.68 is: 1,274,512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,587.32 : 4,307,381.70 = 849,674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,587.32/4,307,381.70 = 849,674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,587.32x = 4,307,381.70 × 849,674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,587.32x = 3,659,873,167,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,873,167,585.36/2,871,587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,512.23

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