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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477,076.93, 3,714,723.97 and 857,405.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477,076.93, 3,714,723.97 and 857,405.69 is: 1,285,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477,076.93 : 3,714,723.97 = 857,405.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477,076.93/3,714,723.97 = 857,405.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477,076.93x = 3,714,723.97 × 857,405.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477,076.93x = 3,185,025,468,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,025,468,657.39/2,477,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,799.98

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