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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,630.63, 3,962,799.45 and 1,564,894.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,630.63, 3,962,799.45 and 1,564,894.28 is: 2,159,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,630.63 : 3,962,799.45 = 1,564,894.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,630.63/3,962,799.45 = 1,564,894.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,630.63x = 3,962,799.45 × 1,564,894.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,630.63x = 6,201,362,201,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,362,201,999.15/2,871,630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159,526.42

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