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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544,038.56, 3,816,234.48 and 860,572.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544,038.56, 3,816,234.48 and 860,572.96 is: 1,290,919.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544,038.56 : 3,816,234.48 = 860,572.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544,038.56/3,816,234.48 = 860,572.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544,038.56x = 3,816,234.48 × 860,572.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544,038.56x = 3,284,148,202,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,148,202,507.66/2,544,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,919.19

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