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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,528.98, 3,986,928.42 and 860,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,528.98, 3,986,928.42 and 860,414.44 is: 1,290,827.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,528.98 : 3,986,928.42 = 860,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,528.98/3,986,928.42 = 860,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,528.98x = 3,986,928.42 × 860,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,528.98x = 3,430,410,783,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,410,783,814.38/2,657,528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,827.23

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