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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,158.70, 3,024,772.65 and 878,432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,158.70, 3,024,772.65 and 878,432.70 is: 1,317,881.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,158.70 : 3,024,772.65 = 878,432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,158.70/3,024,772.65 = 878,432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,158.70x = 3,024,772.65 × 878,432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,158.70x = 2,657,059,205,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,059,205,825.65/2,016,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,881.97

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