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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832,897.12, 4,249,339.74 and 887,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832,897.12, 4,249,339.74 and 887,775 is: 1,331,660.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832,897.12 : 4,249,339.74 = 887,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832,897.12/4,249,339.74 = 887,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832,897.12x = 4,249,339.74 × 887,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832,897.12x = 3,772,457,587,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,457,587,678.50/2,832,897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,660.64

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