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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774,046.40, 4,160,680.80 and 880,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774,046.40, 4,160,680.80 and 880,979.20 is: 1,321,345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774,046.40 : 4,160,680.80 = 880,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774,046.40/4,160,680.80 = 880,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774,046.40x = 4,160,680.80 × 880,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774,046.40x = 3,665,473,242,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,473,242,639.36/2,774,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,345.33

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