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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544,034.56, 3,816,228.48 and 860,568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544,034.56, 3,816,228.48 and 860,568.96 is: 1,290,913.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544,034.56 : 3,816,228.48 = 860,568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544,034.56/3,816,228.48 = 860,568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544,034.56x = 3,816,228.48 × 860,568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544,034.56x = 3,284,127,774,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,127,774,155.98/2,544,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,913.19

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