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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779,165.60, 4,168,978.80 and 885,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779,165.60, 4,168,978.80 and 885,853.60 is: 1,328,853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779,165.60 : 4,168,978.80 = 885,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779,165.60/4,168,978.80 = 885,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779,165.60x = 4,168,978.80 × 885,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779,165.60x = 3,693,104,878,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,104,878,303.68/2,779,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,853.84

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