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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152,726.40, 4,729,089.60 and 878,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152,726.40, 4,729,089.60 and 878,246.40 is: 1,317,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152,726.40 : 4,729,089.60 = 878,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152,726.40/4,729,089.60 = 878,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152,726.40x = 4,729,089.60 × 878,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152,726.40x = 4,153,305,916,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,305,916,477.44/3,152,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,369.60

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