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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,673.52, 3,987,091.67 and 860,738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,673.52, 3,987,091.67 and 860,738.64 is: 1,291,296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,673.52 : 3,987,091.67 = 860,738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,673.52/3,987,091.67 = 860,738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,673.52x = 3,987,091.67 × 860,738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,673.52x = 3,431,843,841,655.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,843,841,655.67/2,657,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,296.25

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