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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677,082.49, 4,014,114.70 and 879,483.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677,082.49, 4,014,114.70 and 879,483.31 is: 1,318,729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677,082.49 : 4,014,114.70 = 879,483.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677,082.49/4,014,114.70 = 879,483.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677,082.49x = 4,014,114.70 × 879,483.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677,082.49x = 3,530,346,883,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,346,883,075.66/2,677,082.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,729.21

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