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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,359.48, 3,858,690.69 and 866,360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,359.48, 3,858,690.69 and 866,360.16 is: 1,299,591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,359.48 : 3,858,690.69 = 866,360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,359.48/3,858,690.69 = 866,360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,359.48x = 3,858,690.69 × 866,360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,359.48x = 3,343,015,883,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,015,883,578.91/2,572,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,591.25

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