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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544,048.56, 3,816,249.48 and 860,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544,048.56, 3,816,249.48 and 860,582.96 is: 1,290,934.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544,048.56 : 3,816,249.48 = 860,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544,048.56/3,816,249.48 = 860,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544,048.56x = 3,816,249.48 × 860,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544,048.56x = 3,284,199,273,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,199,273,596.86/2,544,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,934.19

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