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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246,278.80, 3,370,934.27 and 879,883.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246,278.80, 3,370,934.27 and 879,883.02 is: 1,320,418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246,278.80 : 3,370,934.27 = 879,883.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246,278.80/3,370,934.27 = 879,883.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246,278.80x = 3,370,934.27 × 879,883.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246,278.80x = 2,966,027,821,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,027,821,309.68/2,246,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,418.38

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