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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573,458.48, 3,857,494.13 and 867,012.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573,458.48, 3,857,494.13 and 867,012.11 is: 1,299,610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573,458.48 : 3,857,494.13 = 867,012.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573,458.48/3,857,494.13 = 867,012.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573,458.48x = 3,857,494.13 × 867,012.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573,458.48x = 3,344,494,124,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,494,124,963.91/2,573,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,610.68

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