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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565,988.44, 3,849,837.48 and 860,300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565,988.44, 3,849,837.48 and 860,300.52 is: 1,290,737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565,988.44 : 3,849,837.48 = 860,300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565,988.44/3,849,837.48 = 860,300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565,988.44x = 3,849,837.48 × 860,300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565,988.44x = 3,312,017,185,959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,017,185,959.49/2,565,988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,737.38

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