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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569,179.20, 3,852,861.60 and 885,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569,179.20, 3,852,861.60 and 885,891.20 is: 1,328,523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569,179.20 : 3,852,861.60 = 885,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569,179.20/3,852,861.60 = 885,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569,179.20x = 3,852,861.60 × 885,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569,179.20x = 3,413,216,186,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,216,186,257.92/2,569,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,523.98

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