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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,184.39, 3,986,409.33 and 860,068.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,184.39, 3,986,409.33 and 860,068.17 is: 1,290,307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,184.39 : 3,986,409.33 = 860,068.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,184.39/3,986,409.33 = 860,068.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,184.39x = 3,986,409.33 × 860,068.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,184.39x = 3,428,583,777,324.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,583,777,324.03/2,657,184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,307.06

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