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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686,144.40, 4,029,511.80 and 888,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686,144.40, 4,029,511.80 and 888,373.04 is: 1,332,657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686,144.40 : 4,029,511.80 = 888,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686,144.40/4,029,511.80 = 888,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686,144.40x = 4,029,511.80 × 888,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686,144.40x = 3,579,709,647,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,709,647,481.87/2,686,144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,657.19

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