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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752,041.20, 4,128,061.80 and 858,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752,041.20, 4,128,061.80 and 858,536.60 is: 1,287,804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752,041.20 : 4,128,061.80 = 858,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752,041.20/4,128,061.80 = 858,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752,041.20x = 4,128,061.80 × 858,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752,041.20x = 3,544,092,142,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,092,142,361.88/2,752,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,804.90

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