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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897,177.80, 4,345,745.10 and 875,417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897,177.80, 4,345,745.10 and 875,417.80 is: 1,313,120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897,177.80 : 4,345,745.10 = 875,417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897,177.80/4,345,745.10 = 875,417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897,177.80x = 4,345,745.10 × 875,417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897,177.80x = 3,804,342,614,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,342,614,802.78/2,897,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,120.17

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