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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675,336.40, 4,013,004.60 and 878,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675,336.40, 4,013,004.60 and 878,497.20 is: 1,317,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675,336.40 : 4,013,004.60 = 878,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675,336.40/4,013,004.60 = 878,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675,336.40x = 4,013,004.60 × 878,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675,336.40x = 3,525,413,304,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,413,304,687.12/2,675,336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,745.80

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