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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004,562.40, 4,507,806.96 and 874,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004,562.40, 4,507,806.96 and 874,774.32 is: 1,312,441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004,562.40 : 4,507,806.96 = 874,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004,562.40/4,507,806.96 = 874,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004,562.40x = 4,507,806.96 × 874,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004,562.40x = 3,943,313,768,125.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,313,768,125.27/3,004,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,441.96

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