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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,601.75, 3,086,402.96 and 858,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,601.75, 3,086,402.96 and 858,870.14 is: 1,288,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,601.75 : 3,086,402.96 = 858,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,601.75/3,086,402.96 = 858,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,601.75x = 3,086,402.96 × 858,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,601.75x = 2,650,819,342,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,819,342,351.61/2,057,601.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,305.35

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