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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,529.48, 3,986,929.17 and 860,414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,529.48, 3,986,929.17 and 860,414.94 is: 1,290,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,529.48 : 3,986,929.17 = 860,414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,529.48/3,986,929.17 = 860,414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,529.48x = 3,986,929.17 × 860,414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,529.48x = 3,430,413,422,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,413,422,589.80/2,657,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,827.98

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