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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565,782.40, 3,849,019.20 and 883,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565,782.40, 3,849,019.20 and 883,401.60 is: 1,325,221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565,782.40 : 3,849,019.20 = 883,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565,782.40/3,849,019.20 = 883,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565,782.40x = 3,849,019.20 × 883,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565,782.40x = 3,400,229,719,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,229,719,710.72/2,565,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,221.39

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