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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771,856.87, 4,157,934.35 and 878,745.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771,856.87, 4,157,934.35 and 878,745.93 is: 1,318,166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771,856.87 : 4,157,934.35 = 878,745.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771,856.87/4,157,934.35 = 878,745.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771,856.87x = 4,157,934.35 × 878,745.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771,856.87x = 3,653,767,882,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,767,882,875.97/2,771,856.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,166.14

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