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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778,999.60, 4,168,499.40 and 885,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778,999.60, 4,168,499.40 and 885,932.40 is: 1,328,898.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778,999.60 : 4,168,499.40 = 885,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778,999.60/4,168,499.40 = 885,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778,999.60x = 4,168,499.40 × 885,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778,999.60x = 3,693,008,677,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,008,677,840.56/2,778,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,898.60

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