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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091,033.74, 3,136,504.47 and 859,782.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091,033.74, 3,136,504.47 and 859,782.12 is: 1,289,654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091,033.74 : 3,136,504.47 = 859,782.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091,033.74/3,136,504.47 = 859,782.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091,033.74x = 3,136,504.47 × 859,782.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091,033.74x = 2,696,710,462,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,710,462,606.08/2,091,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,654.21

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