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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681,161.40, 4,020,672.90 and 883,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681,161.40, 4,020,672.90 and 883,544.60 is: 1,324,964.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681,161.40 : 4,020,672.90 = 883,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681,161.40/4,020,672.90 = 883,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681,161.40x = 4,020,672.90 × 883,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681,161.40x = 3,552,443,829,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,443,829,161.34/2,681,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,964.56

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