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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778,489.12, 3,830,639.40 and 2,003,471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778,489.12, 3,830,639.40 and 2,003,471.40 is: 2,762,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778,489.12 : 3,830,639.40 = 2,003,471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778,489.12/3,830,639.40 = 2,003,471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778,489.12x = 3,830,639.40 × 2,003,471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778,489.12x = 7,674,576,481,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,674,576,481,613.16/2,778,489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762,140.20

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