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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684,536.56, 4,027,435.43 and 887,419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684,536.56, 4,027,435.43 and 887,419.94 is: 1,331,338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684,536.56 : 4,027,435.43 = 887,419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684,536.56/4,027,435.43 = 887,419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684,536.56x = 4,027,435.43 × 887,419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684,536.56x = 3,574,026,483,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,026,483,070.20/2,684,536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,338.35

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