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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,154.03, 3,986,363.78 and 860,037.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,154.03, 3,986,363.78 and 860,037.81 is: 1,290,261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,154.03 : 3,986,363.78 = 860,037.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,154.03/3,986,363.78 = 860,037.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,154.03x = 3,986,363.78 × 860,037.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,154.03x = 3,428,423,570,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,423,570,914.33/2,657,154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,261.51

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