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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048,852.80, 3,073,279.20 and 866,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048,852.80, 3,073,279.20 and 866,747.20 is: 1,300,120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048,852.80 : 3,073,279.20 = 866,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048,852.80/3,073,279.20 = 866,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048,852.80x = 3,073,279.20 × 866,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048,852.80x = 2,663,756,141,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,756,141,418.24/2,048,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,120.80

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