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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477,132.89, 3,714,807.90 and 857,461.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477,132.89, 3,714,807.90 and 857,461.65 is: 1,285,883.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477,132.89 : 3,714,807.90 = 857,461.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477,132.89/3,714,807.90 = 857,461.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477,132.89x = 3,714,807.90 × 857,461.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477,132.89x = 3,185,305,298,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,305,298,240.38/2,477,132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,883.90

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