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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680,972.80, 4,022,042.40 and 883,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680,972.80, 4,022,042.40 and 883,550.40 is: 1,325,517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680,972.80 : 4,022,042.40 = 883,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680,972.80/4,022,042.40 = 883,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680,972.80x = 4,022,042.40 × 883,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680,972.80x = 3,553,677,171,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,677,171,336.96/2,680,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,517.80

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