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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382,220.80, 3,572,102.40 and 885,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382,220.80, 3,572,102.40 and 885,542.40 is: 1,327,856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382,220.80 : 3,572,102.40 = 885,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382,220.80/3,572,102.40 = 885,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382,220.80x = 3,572,102.40 × 885,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382,220.80x = 3,163,248,132,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,248,132,341.76/2,382,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,856.82

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