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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056,496.68, 3,082,731.54 and 858,761.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056,496.68, 3,082,731.54 and 858,761.53 is: 1,287,301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056,496.68 : 3,082,731.54 = 858,761.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056,496.68/3,082,731.54 = 858,761.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056,496.68x = 3,082,731.54 × 858,761.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056,496.68x = 2,647,331,246,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,331,246,162.83/2,056,496.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,301.49

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