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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752,039.20, 4,128,058.80 and 858,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752,039.20, 4,128,058.80 and 858,534.60 is: 1,287,801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752,039.20 : 4,128,058.80 = 858,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752,039.20/4,128,058.80 = 858,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752,039.20x = 4,128,058.80 × 858,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752,039.20x = 3,544,081,310,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,081,310,634.48/2,752,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,801.90

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