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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779,583.40, 4,168,986.30 and 886,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779,583.40, 4,168,986.30 and 886,516.20 is: 1,329,650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779,583.40 : 4,168,986.30 = 886,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779,583.40/4,168,986.30 = 886,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779,583.40x = 4,168,986.30 × 886,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779,583.40x = 3,695,873,892,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,873,892,528.06/2,779,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,650.30

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