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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569,914.06, 3,852,158.45 and 862,438.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569,914.06, 3,852,158.45 and 862,438.42 is: 1,292,747.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569,914.06 : 3,852,158.45 = 862,438.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569,914.06/3,852,158.45 = 862,438.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569,914.06x = 3,852,158.45 × 862,438.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569,914.06x = 3,322,249,427,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,249,427,946.86/2,569,914.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,747.29

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