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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573,177.40, 3,858,780.60 and 866,862.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573,177.40, 3,858,780.60 and 866,862.18 is: 1,299,961.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573,177.40 : 3,858,780.60 = 866,862.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573,177.40/3,858,780.60 = 866,862.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573,177.40x = 3,858,780.60 × 866,862.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573,177.40x = 3,345,030,963,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,030,963,057.71/2,573,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,961.27

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