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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569,916.81, 3,852,162.58 and 862,441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569,916.81, 3,852,162.58 and 862,441.17 is: 1,292,751.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569,916.81 : 3,852,162.58 = 862,441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569,916.81/3,852,162.58 = 862,441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569,916.81x = 3,852,162.58 × 862,441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569,916.81x = 3,322,263,602,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,263,602,525.42/2,569,916.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,751.42

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