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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771,848.37, 4,157,921.60 and 878,737.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771,848.37, 4,157,921.60 and 878,737.43 is: 1,318,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771,848.37 : 4,157,921.60 = 878,737.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771,848.37/4,157,921.60 = 878,737.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771,848.37x = 4,157,921.60 × 878,737.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771,848.37x = 3,653,721,340,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,721,340,925.49/2,771,848.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,153.40

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