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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637,254.40, 3,955,881.60 and 864,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637,254.40, 3,955,881.60 and 864,326.40 is: 1,296,489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637,254.40 : 3,955,881.60 = 864,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637,254.40/3,955,881.60 = 864,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637,254.40x = 3,955,881.60 × 864,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637,254.40x = 3,419,172,902,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,172,902,154.24/2,637,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296,489.60

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