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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,265.04, 3,086,390.04 and 858,520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,265.04, 3,086,390.04 and 858,520.48 is: 1,287,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,265.04 : 3,086,390.04 = 858,520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,265.04/3,086,390.04 = 858,520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,265.04x = 3,086,390.04 × 858,520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,265.04x = 2,649,729,058,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,729,058,608.02/2,057,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,986.24

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