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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566,151.15, 3,850,081.74 and 860,463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566,151.15, 3,850,081.74 and 860,463.06 is: 1,290,981.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566,151.15 : 3,850,081.74 = 860,463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566,151.15/3,850,081.74 = 860,463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566,151.15x = 3,850,081.74 × 860,463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566,151.15x = 3,312,853,115,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,853,115,250.53/2,566,151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,981.29

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