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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752,927.40, 4,129,391.10 and 859,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752,927.40, 4,129,391.10 and 859,860.20 is: 1,289,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752,927.40 : 4,129,391.10 = 859,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752,927.40/4,129,391.10 = 859,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752,927.40x = 4,129,391.10 × 859,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752,927.40x = 3,550,699,057,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,699,057,124.22/2,752,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,790.30

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