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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477,042.40, 3,714,688.80 and 879,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477,042.40, 3,714,688.80 and 879,657.60 is: 1,319,175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477,042.40 : 3,714,688.80 = 879,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477,042.40/3,714,688.80 = 879,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477,042.40x = 3,714,688.80 × 879,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477,042.40x = 3,267,654,234,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,654,234,554.88/2,477,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,175.74

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