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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086,510.86, 3,130,950.06 and 888,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086,510.86, 3,130,950.06 and 888,308.28 is: 1,332,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086,510.86 : 3,130,950.06 = 888,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086,510.86/3,130,950.06 = 888,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086,510.86x = 3,130,950.06 × 888,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086,510.86x = 2,781,248,862,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,248,862,564.50/2,086,510.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,966.40

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