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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682,972.23, 4,024,582.95 and 861,411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682,972.23, 4,024,582.95 and 861,411.50 is: 1,292,157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682,972.23 : 4,024,582.95 = 861,411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682,972.23/4,024,582.95 = 861,411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682,972.23x = 4,024,582.95 × 861,411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682,972.23x = 3,466,822,035,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,822,035,833.93/2,682,972.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,157.26

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