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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752,461.19, 4,128,691.79 and 859,364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752,461.19, 4,128,691.79 and 859,364.83 is: 1,289,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752,461.19 : 4,128,691.79 = 859,364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752,461.19/4,128,691.79 = 859,364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752,461.19x = 4,128,691.79 × 859,364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752,461.19x = 3,548,052,518,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,052,518,235.75/2,752,461.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,047.25

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