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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752,046.20, 4,128,069.30 and 858,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752,046.20, 4,128,069.30 and 858,541.60 is: 1,287,812.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752,046.20 : 4,128,069.30 = 858,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752,046.20/4,128,069.30 = 858,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752,046.20x = 4,128,069.30 × 858,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752,046.20x = 3,544,119,221,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,119,221,732.88/2,752,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,812.40

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