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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896,601.80, 4,344,881.10 and 874,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896,601.80, 4,344,881.10 and 874,841.80 is: 1,312,256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896,601.80 : 4,344,881.10 = 874,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896,601.80/4,344,881.10 = 874,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896,601.80x = 4,344,881.10 × 874,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896,601.80x = 3,801,083,602,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,083,602,309.98/2,896,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,256.18

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