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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680,257.40, 4,020,386.10 and 883,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680,257.40, 4,020,386.10 and 883,418.20 is: 1,325,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680,257.40 : 4,020,386.10 = 883,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680,257.40/4,020,386.10 = 883,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680,257.40x = 4,020,386.10 × 883,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680,257.40x = 3,551,682,251,767.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,682,251,767.02/2,680,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,127.30

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