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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,535.74, 3,085,805.15 and 858,808.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,535.74, 3,085,805.15 and 858,808.24 is: 1,288,004.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,535.74 : 3,085,805.15 = 858,808.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,535.74/3,085,805.15 = 858,808.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,535.74x = 3,085,805.15 × 858,808.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,535.74x = 2,650,114,889,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,114,889,854.44/2,057,535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,004.30

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