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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571,732.87, 3,854,898.94 and 865,283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571,732.87, 3,854,898.94 and 865,283.77 is: 1,297,017.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571,732.87 : 3,854,898.94 = 865,283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571,732.87/3,854,898.94 = 865,283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571,732.87x = 3,854,898.94 × 865,283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571,732.87x = 3,335,581,483,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,581,483,445.79/2,571,732.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,017.09

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