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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607,496.82, 3,911,805.82 and 878,538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607,496.82, 3,911,805.82 and 878,538.48 is: 1,317,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607,496.82 : 3,911,805.82 = 878,538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607,496.82/3,911,805.82 = 878,538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607,496.82x = 3,911,805.82 × 878,538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607,496.82x = 3,436,671,935,353.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,671,935,353.32/2,607,496.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,996.60

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