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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,248.98, 3,086,366.04 and 858,504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,248.98, 3,086,366.04 and 858,504.42 is: 1,287,962.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,248.98 : 3,086,366.04 = 858,504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,248.98/3,086,366.04 = 858,504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,248.98x = 3,086,366.04 × 858,504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,248.98x = 2,649,658,887,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,658,887,077.90/2,057,248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,962.18

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