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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566,149.64, 3,850,079.49 and 860,461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566,149.64, 3,850,079.49 and 860,461.56 is: 1,290,979.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566,149.64 : 3,850,079.49 = 860,461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566,149.64/3,850,079.49 = 860,461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566,149.64x = 3,850,079.49 × 860,461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566,149.64x = 3,312,845,404,089.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,845,404,089.41/2,566,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,979.04

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