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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858,042.39, 3,944,082.98 and 1,568,904.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858,042.39, 3,944,082.98 and 1,568,904.71 is: 2,165,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858,042.39 : 3,944,082.98 = 1,568,904.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858,042.39/3,944,082.98 = 1,568,904.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858,042.39x = 3,944,082.98 × 1,568,904.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858,042.39x = 6,187,890,336,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,187,890,336,387.90/2,858,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165,079.98

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