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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754,741.28, 4,132,185.72 and 861,482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754,741.28, 4,132,185.72 and 861,482.68 is: 1,292,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754,741.28 : 4,132,185.72 = 861,482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754,741.28/4,132,185.72 = 861,482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754,741.28x = 4,132,185.72 × 861,482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754,741.28x = 3,559,806,428,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,806,428,323.33/2,754,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,247.10

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