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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,453.40, 3,985,661.70 and 859,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,453.40, 3,985,661.70 and 859,901.40 is: 1,289,684.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,453.40 : 3,985,661.70 = 859,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,453.40/3,985,661.70 = 859,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,453.40x = 3,985,661.70 × 859,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,453.40x = 3,427,276,075,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,276,075,756.38/2,657,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,684.36

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