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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686,050.72, 4,029,076.08 and 888,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686,050.72, 4,029,076.08 and 888,451.20 is: 1,332,676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686,050.72 : 4,029,076.08 = 888,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686,050.72/4,029,076.08 = 888,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686,050.72x = 4,029,076.08 × 888,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686,050.72x = 3,579,637,478,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,637,478,167.30/2,686,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,676.80

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