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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034,373.96, 4,551,865.37 and 875,452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034,373.96, 4,551,865.37 and 875,452.56 is: 1,313,266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034,373.96 : 4,551,865.37 = 875,452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034,373.96/4,551,865.37 = 875,452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034,373.96x = 4,551,865.37 × 875,452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034,373.96x = 3,984,942,172,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,942,172,778.04/3,034,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,266.67

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