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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772,063.82, 4,158,244.55 and 878,952.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772,063.82, 4,158,244.55 and 878,952.86 is: 1,318,476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772,063.82 : 4,158,244.55 = 878,952.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772,063.82/4,158,244.55 = 878,952.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772,063.82x = 4,158,244.55 × 878,952.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772,063.82x = 3,654,900,939,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,900,939,801.91/2,772,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,476.48

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