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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787,232.80, 4,180,849.20 and 894,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787,232.80, 4,180,849.20 and 894,165.60 is: 1,341,248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787,232.80 : 4,180,849.20 = 894,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787,232.80/4,180,849.20 = 894,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787,232.80x = 4,180,849.20 × 894,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787,232.80x = 3,738,371,533,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,371,533,427.52/2,787,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,248.40

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