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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150,996.80, 3,226,495.20 and 889,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150,996.80, 3,226,495.20 and 889,729.60 is: 1,334,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150,996.80 : 3,226,495.20 = 889,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150,996.80/3,226,495.20 = 889,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150,996.80x = 3,226,495.20 × 889,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150,996.80x = 2,870,708,283,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,708,283,697.92/2,150,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,594.40

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