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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,184.92, 3,086,270.04 and 858,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,184.92, 3,086,270.04 and 858,440.40 is: 1,287,866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,184.92 : 3,086,270.04 = 858,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,184.92/3,086,270.04 = 858,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,184.92x = 3,086,270.04 × 858,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,184.92x = 2,649,378,887,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,378,887,645.62/2,057,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,866.18

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