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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687,279.68, 4,031,488.14 and 890,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687,279.68, 4,031,488.14 and 890,061.40 is: 1,335,280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687,279.68 : 4,031,488.14 = 890,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687,279.68/4,031,488.14 = 890,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687,279.68x = 4,031,488.14 × 890,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687,279.68x = 3,588,271,977,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,271,977,971.80/2,687,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,280.43

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