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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,315.70, 3,025,008.15 and 878,589.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,315.70, 3,025,008.15 and 878,589.70 is: 1,318,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,315.70 : 3,025,008.15 = 878,589.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,315.70/3,025,008.15 = 878,589.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,315.70x = 3,025,008.15 × 878,589.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,315.70x = 2,657,741,003,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,741,003,006.05/2,016,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,117.50

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