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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561,124.80, 3,841,905.90 and 878,228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561,124.80, 3,841,905.90 and 878,228.30 is: 1,317,417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561,124.80 : 3,841,905.90 = 878,228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561,124.80/3,841,905.90 = 878,228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561,124.80x = 3,841,905.90 × 878,228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561,124.80x = 3,374,070,487,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,070,487,316.97/2,561,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,417.44

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