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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484,339.78, 3,727,296.99 and 886,867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484,339.78, 3,727,296.99 and 886,867.50 is: 1,330,582.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484,339.78 : 3,727,296.99 = 886,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484,339.78/3,727,296.99 = 886,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484,339.78x = 3,727,296.99 × 886,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484,339.78x = 3,305,618,563,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,618,563,278.83/2,484,339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,582.31

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