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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017,010.70, 3,026,050.65 and 879,284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017,010.70, 3,026,050.65 and 879,284.70 is: 1,319,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017,010.70 : 3,026,050.65 = 879,284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017,010.70/3,026,050.65 = 879,284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017,010.70x = 3,026,050.65 × 879,284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017,010.70x = 2,660,760,037,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,760,037,970.05/2,017,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,160.10

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