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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,169.20, 3,024,788.40 and 878,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,169.20, 3,024,788.40 and 878,443.20 is: 1,317,897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,169.20 : 3,024,788.40 = 878,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,169.20/3,024,788.40 = 878,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,169.20x = 3,024,788.40 × 878,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,169.20x = 2,657,104,801,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,104,801,418.88/2,016,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,897.72

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