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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161,459.26, 3,238,982.70 and 880,501.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161,459.26, 3,238,982.70 and 880,501.92 is: 1,319,446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161,459.26 : 3,238,982.70 = 880,501.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161,459.26/3,238,982.70 = 880,501.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161,459.26x = 3,238,982.70 × 880,501.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161,459.26x = 2,851,930,486,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,930,486,196.78/2,161,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,446.79

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