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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561,125.30, 3,841,906.65 and 878,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561,125.30, 3,841,906.65 and 878,228.80 is: 1,317,418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561,125.30 : 3,841,906.65 = 878,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561,125.30/3,841,906.65 = 878,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561,125.30x = 3,841,906.65 × 878,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561,125.30x = 3,374,073,066,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,073,066,941.52/2,561,125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,418.19

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