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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808,048.40, 4,212,072.60 and 914,765.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808,048.40, 4,212,072.60 and 914,765.20 is: 1,372,147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808,048.40 : 4,212,072.60 = 914,765.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808,048.40/4,212,072.60 = 914,765.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808,048.40x = 4,212,072.60 × 914,765.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808,048.40x = 3,853,057,434,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,057,434,353.52/2,808,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,147.80

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