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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681,420.09, 4,021,562.70 and 883,876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681,420.09, 4,021,562.70 and 883,876.26 is: 1,325,627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681,420.09 : 4,021,562.70 = 883,876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681,420.09/4,021,562.70 = 883,876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681,420.09x = 4,021,562.70 × 883,876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681,420.09x = 3,554,563,798,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,563,798,631.50/2,681,420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,627.35

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