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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479,219.70, 3,718,829.55 and 881,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479,219.70, 3,718,829.55 and 881,834.90 is: 1,322,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479,219.70 : 3,718,829.55 = 881,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479,219.70/3,718,829.55 = 881,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479,219.70x = 3,718,829.55 × 881,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479,219.70x = 3,279,393,684,341.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,393,684,341.30/2,479,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,752.35

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