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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058,787.40, 3,089,394.30 and 860,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058,787.40, 3,089,394.30 and 860,617.40 is: 1,291,433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058,787.40 : 3,089,394.30 = 860,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058,787.40/3,089,394.30 = 860,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058,787.40x = 3,089,394.30 × 860,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058,787.40x = 2,658,786,490,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,786,490,040.82/2,058,787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,433.24

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