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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,006.40, 3,085,509.60 and 858,919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,006.40, 3,085,509.60 and 858,919.20 is: 1,288,378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,006.40 : 3,085,509.60 = 858,919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,006.40/3,085,509.60 = 858,919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,006.40x = 3,085,509.60 × 858,919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,006.40x = 2,650,203,437,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,203,437,224.32/2,057,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,378.80

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