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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779,885.38, 4,170,139.20 and 886,187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779,885.38, 4,170,139.20 and 886,187.46 is: 1,329,380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779,885.38 : 4,170,139.20 = 886,187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779,885.38/4,170,139.20 = 886,187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779,885.38x = 4,170,139.20 × 886,187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779,885.38x = 3,695,525,065,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,525,065,494.43/2,779,885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,380.37

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