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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772,067.32, 4,158,249.80 and 878,956.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772,067.32, 4,158,249.80 and 878,956.36 is: 1,318,481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772,067.32 : 4,158,249.80 = 878,956.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772,067.32/4,158,249.80 = 878,956.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772,067.32x = 4,158,249.80 × 878,956.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772,067.32x = 3,654,920,108,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,920,108,178.73/2,772,067.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,481.73

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