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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,368.80, 3,086,053.20 and 858,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,368.80, 3,086,053.20 and 858,892.80 is: 1,288,339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,368.80 : 3,086,053.20 = 858,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,368.80/3,086,053.20 = 858,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,368.80x = 3,086,053.20 × 858,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,368.80x = 2,650,588,873,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,588,873,896.96/2,057,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,339.20

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