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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754,640.96, 4,131,805.92 and 861,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754,640.96, 4,131,805.92 and 861,159.04 is: 1,291,689.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754,640.96 : 4,131,805.92 = 861,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754,640.96/4,131,805.92 = 861,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754,640.96x = 4,131,805.92 × 861,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754,640.96x = 3,558,142,019,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,142,019,533.52/2,754,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,689.94

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