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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483,281.20, 3,724,921.80 and 885,896.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483,281.20, 3,724,921.80 and 885,896.40 is: 1,328,844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483,281.20 : 3,724,921.80 = 885,896.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483,281.20/3,724,921.80 = 885,896.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483,281.20x = 3,724,921.80 × 885,896.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483,281.20x = 3,299,894,812,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,894,812,901.52/2,483,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,844.60

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