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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658,844.88, 3,987,430.80 and 861,311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658,844.88, 3,987,430.80 and 861,311.32 is: 1,291,696.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658,844.88 : 3,987,430.80 = 861,311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658,844.88/3,987,430.80 = 861,311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658,844.88x = 3,987,430.80 × 861,311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658,844.88x = 3,434,419,285,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,419,285,756.66/2,658,844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,696.00

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