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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682,500.40, 4,023,750.60 and 885,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682,500.40, 4,023,750.60 and 885,661.20 is: 1,328,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682,500.40 : 4,023,750.60 = 885,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682,500.40/4,023,750.60 = 885,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682,500.40x = 4,023,750.60 × 885,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682,500.40x = 3,563,679,784,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,679,784,896.72/2,682,500.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,491.80

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