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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565,897.28, 3,849,700.98 and 860,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565,897.28, 3,849,700.98 and 860,209.20 is: 1,290,600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565,897.28 : 3,849,700.98 = 860,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565,897.28/3,849,700.98 = 860,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565,897.28x = 3,849,700.98 × 860,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565,897.28x = 3,311,548,200,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,548,200,245.02/2,565,897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,600.46

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