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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630,154.40, 3,945,231.60 and 857,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630,154.40, 3,945,231.60 and 857,226.40 is: 1,285,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630,154.40 : 3,945,231.60 = 857,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630,154.40/3,945,231.60 = 857,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630,154.40x = 3,945,231.60 × 857,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630,154.40x = 3,381,956,681,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,956,681,634.24/2,630,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,839.60

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