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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592,043.20, 3,888,064.80 and 908,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592,043.20, 3,888,064.80 and 908,539.20 is: 1,362,808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592,043.20 : 3,888,064.80 = 908,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592,043.20/3,888,064.80 = 908,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592,043.20x = 3,888,064.80 × 908,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592,043.20x = 3,532,459,282,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,459,282,940.16/2,592,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,808.80

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