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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897,179.80, 4,345,748.10 and 875,419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897,179.80, 4,345,748.10 and 875,419.80 is: 1,313,123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897,179.80 : 4,345,748.10 = 875,419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897,179.80/4,345,748.10 = 875,419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897,179.80x = 4,345,748.10 × 875,419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897,179.80x = 3,804,353,932,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,353,932,552.38/2,897,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,123.17

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