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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638,575.40, 3,957,863.10 and 865,647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638,575.40, 3,957,863.10 and 865,647.40 is: 1,298,471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638,575.40 : 3,957,863.10 = 865,647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638,575.40/3,957,863.10 = 865,647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638,575.40x = 3,957,863.10 × 865,647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638,575.40x = 3,426,113,902,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,113,902,070.94/2,638,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,471.10

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