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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,042.20, 3,024,597.90 and 878,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,042.20, 3,024,597.90 and 878,316.20 is: 1,317,707.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,042.20 : 3,024,597.90 = 878,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,042.20/3,024,597.90 = 878,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,042.20x = 3,024,597.90 × 878,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,042.20x = 2,656,553,334,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,553,334,055.98/2,016,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,707.21

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