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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,002.40, 3,085,503.60 and 858,915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,002.40, 3,085,503.60 and 858,915.20 is: 1,288,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,002.40 : 3,085,503.60 = 858,915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,002.40/3,085,503.60 = 858,915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,002.40x = 3,085,503.60 × 858,915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,002.40x = 2,650,185,941,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,185,941,694.72/2,057,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,372.80

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