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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,155.28, 3,986,365.65 and 860,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,155.28, 3,986,365.65 and 860,039.06 is: 1,290,263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,155.28 : 3,986,365.65 = 860,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,155.28/3,986,365.65 = 860,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,155.28x = 3,986,365.65 × 860,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,155.28x = 3,428,430,166,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,430,166,442.29/2,657,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,263.39

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