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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054,375.67, 3,079,893.27 and 857,189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054,375.67, 3,079,893.27 and 857,189.73 is: 1,285,087.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054,375.67 : 3,079,893.27 = 857,189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054,375.67/3,079,893.27 = 857,189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054,375.67x = 3,079,893.27 × 857,189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054,375.67x = 2,640,052,880,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,052,880,540.12/2,054,375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,087.69

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