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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788,365.80, 4,182,548.70 and 895,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788,365.80, 4,182,548.70 and 895,298.60 is: 1,342,947.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788,365.80 : 4,182,548.70 = 895,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788,365.80/4,182,548.70 = 895,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788,365.80x = 4,182,548.70 × 895,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788,365.80x = 3,744,629,995,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,629,995,541.82/2,788,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,947.90

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