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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017,008.20, 3,026,046.90 and 879,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017,008.20, 3,026,046.90 and 879,282.20 is: 1,319,156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017,008.20 : 3,026,046.90 = 879,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017,008.20/3,026,046.90 = 879,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017,008.20x = 3,026,046.90 × 879,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017,008.20x = 2,660,749,175,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,749,175,535.18/2,017,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,156.35

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