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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753,034.40, 4,129,551.60 and 859,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753,034.40, 4,129,551.60 and 859,967.20 is: 1,289,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753,034.40 : 4,129,551.60 = 859,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753,034.40/4,129,551.60 = 859,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753,034.40x = 4,129,551.60 × 859,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753,034.40x = 3,551,278,926,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,278,926,707.52/2,753,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,950.80

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