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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,605.20, 3,978,907.80 and 879,677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,605.20, 3,978,907.80 and 879,677.20 is: 1,319,515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,605.20 : 3,978,907.80 = 879,677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,605.20/3,978,907.80 = 879,677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,605.20x = 3,978,907.80 × 879,677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,605.20x = 3,500,154,472,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,154,472,562.16/2,652,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,515.80

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