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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001,277, 2,999,427.18 and 878,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001,277, 2,999,427.18 and 878,215.24 is: 1,316,230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001,277 : 2,999,427.18 = 878,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001,277/2,999,427.18 = 878,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001,277x = 2,999,427.18 × 878,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001,277x = 2,634,142,660,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,142,660,746.22/2,001,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,230.92

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