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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564,234.16, 3,846,553.56 and 858,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564,234.16, 3,846,553.56 and 858,387.60 is: 1,287,649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564,234.16 : 3,846,553.56 = 858,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564,234.16/3,846,553.56 = 858,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564,234.16x = 3,846,553.56 × 858,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564,234.16x = 3,301,833,878,639.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,833,878,639.86/2,564,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,649.13

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