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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,211.46, 3,986,449.72 and 860,094.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,211.46, 3,986,449.72 and 860,094.79 is: 1,290,346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,211.46 : 3,986,449.72 = 860,094.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,211.46/3,986,449.72 = 860,094.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,211.46x = 3,986,449.72 × 860,094.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,211.46x = 3,428,724,622,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,724,622,652.60/2,657,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,346.92

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