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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995,259.40, 2,993,277.90 and 858,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995,259.40, 2,993,277.90 and 858,019.40 is: 1,287,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995,259.40 : 2,993,277.90 = 858,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995,259.40/2,993,277.90 = 858,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995,259.40x = 2,993,277.90 × 858,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995,259.40x = 2,568,290,507,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,290,507,791.26/1,995,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,196.30

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