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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626,081.79, 3,940,892.94 and 920,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626,081.79, 3,940,892.94 and 920,240.40 is: 1,380,980.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626,081.79 : 3,940,892.94 = 920,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626,081.79/3,940,892.94 = 920,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626,081.79x = 3,940,892.94 × 920,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626,081.79x = 3,626,568,895,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,568,895,462.78/2,626,081.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,980.94

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