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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542,960.35, 3,812,068.71 and 858,886.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542,960.35, 3,812,068.71 and 858,886.11 is: 1,287,528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542,960.35 : 3,812,068.71 = 858,886.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542,960.35/3,812,068.71 = 858,886.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542,960.35x = 3,812,068.71 × 858,886.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542,960.35x = 3,274,132,865,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,132,865,384.62/2,542,960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,528.08

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