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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686,552.40, 4,029,828.60 and 889,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686,552.40, 4,029,828.60 and 889,713.20 is: 1,334,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686,552.40 : 4,029,828.60 = 889,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686,552.40/4,029,828.60 = 889,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686,552.40x = 4,029,828.60 × 889,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686,552.40x = 3,585,391,699,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,391,699,157.52/2,686,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,569.80

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