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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751,845.20, 4,128,156.60 and 858,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751,845.20, 4,128,156.60 and 858,389.20 is: 1,287,705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751,845.20 : 4,128,156.60 = 858,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751,845.20/4,128,156.60 = 858,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751,845.20x = 4,128,156.60 × 858,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751,845.20x = 3,543,565,041,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,565,041,348.72/2,751,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,705.08

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