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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,602.98, 3,086,404.83 and 858,871.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,602.98, 3,086,404.83 and 858,871.38 is: 1,288,307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,602.98 : 3,086,404.83 = 858,871.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,602.98/3,086,404.83 = 858,871.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,602.98x = 3,086,404.83 × 858,871.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,602.98x = 2,650,824,775,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,824,775,580.77/2,057,602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,307.22

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