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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549,057.91, 3,823,587.02 and 866,161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549,057.91, 3,823,587.02 and 866,161.41 is: 1,299,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549,057.91 : 3,823,587.02 = 866,161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549,057.91/3,823,587.02 = 866,161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549,057.91x = 3,823,587.02 × 866,161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549,057.91x = 3,311,843,524,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,843,524,500.90/2,549,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,242.17

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