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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751,411.20, 4,127,116.80 and 858,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751,411.20, 4,127,116.80 and 858,149.60 is: 1,287,224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751,411.20 : 4,127,116.80 = 858,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751,411.20/4,127,116.80 = 858,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751,411.20x = 4,127,116.80 × 858,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751,411.20x = 3,541,683,631,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,683,631,073.28/2,751,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,224.40

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