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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112,459.96, 3,168,594.71 and 880,960.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112,459.96, 3,168,594.71 and 880,960.78 is: 1,321,401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112,459.96 : 3,168,594.71 = 880,960.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112,459.96/3,168,594.71 = 880,960.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112,459.96x = 3,168,594.71 × 880,960.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112,459.96x = 2,791,407,651,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,407,651,382.50/2,112,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,401.45

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