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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655,767.20, 3,983,132.40 and 882,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655,767.20, 3,983,132.40 and 882,839.20 is: 1,324,086.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655,767.20 : 3,983,132.40 = 882,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655,767.20/3,983,132.40 = 882,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655,767.20x = 3,983,132.40 × 882,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655,767.20x = 3,516,465,421,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,465,421,510.08/2,655,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,086.47

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