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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590,942.66, 3,885,571.92 and 861,348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590,942.66, 3,885,571.92 and 861,348.22 is: 1,291,742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590,942.66 : 3,885,571.92 = 861,348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590,942.66/3,885,571.92 = 861,348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590,942.66x = 3,885,571.92 × 861,348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590,942.66x = 3,346,830,456,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,830,456,973.98/2,590,942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,742.39

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