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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541,692.40, 3,812,538.60 and 858,771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541,692.40, 3,812,538.60 and 858,771.60 is: 1,288,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541,692.40 : 3,812,538.60 = 858,771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541,692.40/3,812,538.60 = 858,771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541,692.40x = 3,812,538.60 × 858,771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541,692.40x = 3,274,099,873,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,099,873,583.76/2,541,692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,157.40

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