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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680,122.78, 4,020,278.58 and 858,543.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680,122.78, 4,020,278.58 and 858,543.12 is: 1,287,844.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680,122.78 : 4,020,278.58 = 858,543.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680,122.78/4,020,278.58 = 858,543.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680,122.78x = 4,020,278.58 × 858,543.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680,122.78x = 3,451,582,515,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,582,515,342.37/2,680,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,844.92

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