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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897,146.80, 4,345,698.60 and 875,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897,146.80, 4,345,698.60 and 875,386.80 is: 1,313,073.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897,146.80 : 4,345,698.60 = 875,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897,146.80/4,345,698.60 = 875,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897,146.80x = 4,345,698.60 × 875,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897,146.80x = 3,804,167,191,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,167,191,218.48/2,897,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,073.67

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