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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772,058.90, 4,157,699.55 and 878,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772,058.90, 4,157,699.55 and 878,991.70 is: 1,318,364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772,058.90 : 4,157,699.55 = 878,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772,058.90/4,157,699.55 = 878,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772,058.90x = 4,157,699.55 × 878,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772,058.90x = 3,654,583,395,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,583,395,543.74/2,772,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,364.27

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