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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,349.40, 2,996,412.90 and 860,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,349.40, 2,996,412.90 and 860,109.40 is: 1,290,331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,349.40 : 2,996,412.90 = 860,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,349.40/2,996,412.90 = 860,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,349.40x = 2,996,412.90 × 860,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,349.40x = 2,577,242,901,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,242,901,571.26/1,997,349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,331.53

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