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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,626.23, 3,857,958.43 and 866,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,626.23, 3,857,958.43 and 866,311.40 is: 1,299,136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,626.23 : 3,857,958.43 = 866,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,626.23/3,857,958.43 = 866,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,626.23x = 3,857,958.43 × 866,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,626.23x = 3,342,193,349,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,193,349,345.31/2,572,626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,136.78

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