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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788,155.98, 4,182,408.92 and 894,855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788,155.98, 4,182,408.92 and 894,855.50 is: 1,342,339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788,155.98 : 4,182,408.92 = 894,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788,155.98/4,182,408.92 = 894,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788,155.98x = 4,182,408.92 × 894,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788,155.98x = 3,742,651,606,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,651,606,636.15/2,788,155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,339.40

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