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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,689.40, 3,986,015.70 and 860,137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,689.40, 3,986,015.70 and 860,137.40 is: 1,290,038.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,689.40 : 3,986,015.70 = 860,137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,689.40/3,986,015.70 = 860,137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,689.40x = 3,986,015.70 × 860,137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,689.40x = 3,428,521,180,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,521,180,557.18/2,657,689.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,038.32

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