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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,452, 3,986,178 and 861,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,452, 3,986,178 and 861,837.52 is: 1,292,756.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,452 : 3,986,178 = 861,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,452/3,986,178 = 861,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,452x = 3,986,178 × 861,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,452x = 3,435,437,761,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,437,761,798.56/2,657,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,756.28

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