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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681,430.32, 4,021,578.02 and 883,886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681,430.32, 4,021,578.02 and 883,886.56 is: 1,325,642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681,430.32 : 4,021,578.02 = 883,886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681,430.32/4,021,578.02 = 883,886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681,430.32x = 4,021,578.02 × 883,886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681,430.32x = 3,554,618,761,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,618,761,869.41/2,681,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,642.79

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