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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804,382.42, 4,207,139.52 and 885,593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804,382.42, 4,207,139.52 and 885,593.40 is: 1,328,568.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804,382.42 : 4,207,139.52 = 885,593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804,382.42/4,207,139.52 = 885,593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804,382.42x = 4,207,139.52 × 885,593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804,382.42x = 3,725,814,991,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,814,991,791.17/2,804,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,568.80

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