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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694,278.35, 4,042,060.98 and 897,177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694,278.35, 4,042,060.98 and 897,177.40 is: 1,345,980.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694,278.35 : 4,042,060.98 = 897,177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694,278.35/4,042,060.98 = 897,177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694,278.35x = 4,042,060.98 × 897,177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694,278.35x = 3,626,445,760,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,445,760,677.85/2,694,278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345,980.37

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