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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,588.94, 3,987,016.93 and 860,472.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,588.94, 3,987,016.93 and 860,472.92 is: 1,290,914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,588.94 : 3,987,016.93 = 860,472.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,588.94/3,987,016.93 = 860,472.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,588.94x = 3,987,016.93 × 860,472.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,588.94x = 3,430,720,110,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,720,110,889.67/2,657,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,914.50

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