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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479,204.70, 3,718,807.05 and 881,819.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479,204.70, 3,718,807.05 and 881,819.90 is: 1,322,729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479,204.70 : 3,718,807.05 = 881,819.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479,204.70/3,718,807.05 = 881,819.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479,204.70x = 3,718,807.05 × 881,819.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479,204.70x = 3,279,318,060,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,318,060,950.30/2,479,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,729.85

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