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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676,258.40, 4,014,387.60 and 879,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676,258.40, 4,014,387.60 and 879,419.20 is: 1,319,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676,258.40 : 4,014,387.60 = 879,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676,258.40/4,014,387.60 = 879,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676,258.40x = 4,014,387.60 × 879,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676,258.40x = 3,530,329,531,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,329,531,681.92/2,676,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,128.80

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