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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681,971.68, 4,023,200.70 and 884,860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681,971.68, 4,023,200.70 and 884,860.32 is: 1,327,370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681,971.68 : 4,023,200.70 = 884,860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681,971.68/4,023,200.70 = 884,860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681,971.68x = 4,023,200.70 × 884,860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681,971.68x = 3,559,970,658,826.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,970,658,826.22/2,681,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,370.71

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