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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501,309.21, 3,751,044.77 and 859,520.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501,309.21, 3,751,044.77 and 859,520.85 is: 1,288,965.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501,309.21 : 3,751,044.77 = 859,520.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501,309.21/3,751,044.77 = 859,520.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501,309.21x = 3,751,044.77 × 859,520.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501,309.21x = 3,224,101,184,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,101,184,800.85/2,501,309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,965.47

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