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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831,080.80, 4,246,621.20 and 809,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831,080.80, 4,246,621.20 and 809,320.80 is: 1,213,981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831,080.80 : 4,246,621.20 = 809,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831,080.80/4,246,621.20 = 809,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831,080.80x = 4,246,621.20 × 809,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831,080.80x = 3,436,878,866,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,878,866,880.96/2,831,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,981.20

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