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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058,103.89, 3,087,157.05 and 859,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058,103.89, 3,087,157.05 and 859,372.74 is: 1,289,059.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058,103.89 : 3,087,157.05 = 859,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058,103.89/3,087,157.05 = 859,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058,103.89x = 3,087,157.05 × 859,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058,103.89x = 2,653,018,612,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,018,612,868.82/2,058,103.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,059.62

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