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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541,772.40, 3,812,658.60 and 858,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541,772.40, 3,812,658.60 and 858,851.60 is: 1,288,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541,772.40 : 3,812,658.60 = 858,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541,772.40/3,812,658.60 = 858,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541,772.40x = 3,812,658.60 × 858,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541,772.40x = 3,274,507,938,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,507,938,863.76/2,541,772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,277.40

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