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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,603.62, 3,086,405.78 and 858,872.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,603.62, 3,086,405.78 and 858,872.02 is: 1,288,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,603.62 : 3,086,405.78 = 858,872.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,603.62/3,086,405.78 = 858,872.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,603.62x = 3,086,405.78 × 858,872.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,603.62x = 2,650,827,566,808.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,827,566,808.28/2,057,603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,308.18

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