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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,124.70, 3,024,721.65 and 878,398.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,124.70, 3,024,721.65 and 878,398.70 is: 1,317,830.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,124.70 : 3,024,721.65 = 878,398.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,124.70/3,024,721.65 = 878,398.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,124.70x = 3,024,721.65 × 878,398.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,124.70x = 2,656,911,565,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,911,565,221.86/2,016,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,830.97

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