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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592,045.20, 3,888,067.80 and 908,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592,045.20, 3,888,067.80 and 908,541.20 is: 1,362,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592,045.20 : 3,888,067.80 = 908,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592,045.20/3,888,067.80 = 908,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592,045.20x = 3,888,067.80 × 908,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592,045.20x = 3,532,469,784,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,469,784,693.36/2,592,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,811.80

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