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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145,278.40, 3,217,876.20 and 865,852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145,278.40, 3,217,876.20 and 865,852.08 is: 1,298,761.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145,278.40 : 3,217,876.20 = 865,852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145,278.40/3,217,876.20 = 865,852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145,278.40x = 3,217,876.20 × 865,852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145,278.40x = 2,786,204,800,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,204,800,952.50/2,145,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,761.41

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