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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477,083.88, 3,714,734.39 and 857,412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477,083.88, 3,714,734.39 and 857,412.64 is: 1,285,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477,083.88 : 3,714,734.39 = 857,412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477,083.88/3,714,734.39 = 857,412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477,083.88x = 3,714,734.39 × 857,412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477,083.88x = 3,185,060,220,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,060,220,585.04/2,477,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,810.40

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