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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056,624.93, 3,085,224.43 and 858,272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056,624.93, 3,085,224.43 and 858,272.55 is: 1,287,528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056,624.93 : 3,085,224.43 = 858,272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056,624.93/3,085,224.43 = 858,272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056,624.93x = 3,085,224.43 × 858,272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056,624.93x = 2,647,963,438,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,963,438,858.40/2,056,624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,528.61

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