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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684,406.88, 4,027,240.73 and 887,290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684,406.88, 4,027,240.73 and 887,290.16 is: 1,331,143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684,406.88 : 4,027,240.73 = 887,290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684,406.88/4,027,240.73 = 887,290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684,406.88x = 4,027,240.73 × 887,290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684,406.88x = 3,573,331,077,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,331,077,711.71/2,684,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,143.61

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