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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684,428.35, 4,027,273.23 and 887,311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684,428.35, 4,027,273.23 and 887,311.88 is: 1,331,176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684,428.35 : 4,027,273.23 = 887,311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684,428.35/4,027,273.23 = 887,311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684,428.35x = 4,027,273.23 × 887,311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684,428.35x = 3,573,447,380,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,447,380,574.39/2,684,428.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,176.29

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