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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571,813.80, 3,857,720.70 and 865,814.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571,813.80, 3,857,720.70 and 865,814.48 is: 1,298,721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571,813.80 : 3,857,720.70 = 865,814.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571,813.80/3,857,720.70 = 865,814.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571,813.80x = 3,857,720.70 × 865,814.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571,813.80x = 3,340,070,441,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,070,441,855.74/2,571,813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,721.72

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