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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201,076.80, 3,299,695.20 and 854,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201,076.80, 3,299,695.20 and 854,158.40 is: 1,280,492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201,076.80 : 3,299,695.20 = 854,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201,076.80/3,299,695.20 = 854,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201,076.80x = 3,299,695.20 × 854,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201,076.80x = 2,818,462,372,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,462,372,519.68/2,201,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,492.52

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