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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782,688.04, 4,173,827.90 and 888,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782,688.04, 4,173,827.90 and 888,921 is: 1,333,316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782,688.04 : 4,173,827.90 = 888,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782,688.04/4,173,827.90 = 888,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782,688.04x = 4,173,827.90 × 888,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782,688.04x = 3,710,203,270,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,203,270,695.90/2,782,688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,316.28

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