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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,142.20, 3,024,747.90 and 878,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,142.20, 3,024,747.90 and 878,416.20 is: 1,317,857.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,142.20 : 3,024,747.90 = 878,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,142.20/3,024,747.90 = 878,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,142.20x = 3,024,747.90 × 878,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,142.20x = 2,656,987,556,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,987,556,275.98/2,016,142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,857.22

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