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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655,863.20, 3,983,276.40 and 882,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655,863.20, 3,983,276.40 and 882,935.20 is: 1,324,230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655,863.20 : 3,983,276.40 = 882,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655,863.20/3,983,276.40 = 882,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655,863.20x = 3,983,276.40 × 882,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655,863.20x = 3,516,974,944,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,974,944,889.28/2,655,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,230.46

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