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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541,668.80, 3,812,503.20 and 858,772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541,668.80, 3,812,503.20 and 858,772.30 is: 1,288,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541,668.80 : 3,812,503.20 = 858,772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541,668.80/3,812,503.20 = 858,772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541,668.80x = 3,812,503.20 × 858,772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541,668.80x = 3,274,072,141,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,072,141,821.36/2,541,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,158.45

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