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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209,612.80, 3,312,086.40 and 861,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209,612.80, 3,312,086.40 and 861,254.40 is: 1,290,972.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209,612.80 : 3,312,086.40 = 861,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209,612.80/3,312,086.40 = 861,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209,612.80x = 3,312,086.40 × 861,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209,612.80x = 2,852,548,985,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,548,985,180.16/2,209,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,972.33

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