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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682,968.42, 4,024,581.80 and 885,812.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682,968.42, 4,024,581.80 and 885,812.11 is: 1,328,760.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682,968.42 : 4,024,581.80 = 885,812.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682,968.42/4,024,581.80 = 885,812.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682,968.42x = 4,024,581.80 × 885,812.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682,968.42x = 3,565,023,281,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,023,281,635.08/2,682,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,760.81

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