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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573,356.53, 3,858,913.35 and 867,181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573,356.53, 3,858,913.35 and 867,181.86 is: 1,300,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573,356.53 : 3,858,913.35 = 867,181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573,356.53/3,858,913.35 = 867,181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573,356.53x = 3,858,913.35 × 867,181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573,356.53x = 3,346,379,656,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,379,656,431.83/2,573,356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,394.88

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