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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872,966.20, 4,309,449.30 and 878,422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872,966.20, 4,309,449.30 and 878,422.20 is: 1,317,633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872,966.20 : 4,309,449.30 = 878,422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872,966.20/4,309,449.30 = 878,422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872,966.20x = 4,309,449.30 × 878,422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872,966.20x = 3,785,515,934,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,515,934,894.46/2,872,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,633.30

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