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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484,351.78, 3,727,315.02 and 886,879.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484,351.78, 3,727,315.02 and 886,879.50 is: 1,330,600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484,351.78 : 3,727,315.02 = 886,879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484,351.78/3,727,315.02 = 886,879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484,351.78x = 3,727,315.02 × 886,879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484,351.78x = 3,305,679,281,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,679,281,280.09/2,484,351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,600.32

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