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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,182.91, 3,086,267.04 and 858,438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,182.91, 3,086,267.04 and 858,438.39 is: 1,287,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,182.91 : 3,086,267.04 = 858,438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,182.91/3,086,267.04 = 858,438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,182.91x = 3,086,267.04 × 858,438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,182.91x = 2,649,370,108,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,370,108,927.67/2,057,182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,863.17

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