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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,673.02, 3,987,090.92 and 860,738.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,673.02, 3,987,090.92 and 860,738.13 is: 1,291,295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,673.02 : 3,987,090.92 = 860,738.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,673.02/3,987,090.92 = 860,738.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,673.02x = 3,987,090.92 × 860,738.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,673.02x = 3,431,841,199,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,841,199,172.34/2,657,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,295.50

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