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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682,678.40, 4,024,017.60 and 885,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682,678.40, 4,024,017.60 and 885,839.20 is: 1,328,758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682,678.40 : 4,024,017.60 = 885,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682,678.40/4,024,017.60 = 885,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682,678.40x = 4,024,017.60 × 885,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682,678.40x = 3,564,632,531,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,632,531,569.92/2,682,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,758.80

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