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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122,746.36, 3,184,112.34 and 860,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122,746.36, 3,184,112.34 and 860,571 is: 1,290,853.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122,746.36 : 3,184,112.34 = 860,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122,746.36/3,184,112.34 = 860,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122,746.36x = 3,184,112.34 × 860,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122,746.36x = 2,740,154,740,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,154,740,546.14/2,122,746.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,853.58

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