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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858,711.80, 4,288,067.70 and 1,175,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858,711.80, 4,288,067.70 and 1,175,255.80 is: 1,762,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858,711.80 : 4,288,067.70 = 1,175,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858,711.80/4,288,067.70 = 1,175,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858,711.80x = 4,288,067.70 × 1,175,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858,711.80x = 5,039,576,435,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,576,435,217.66/2,858,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762,883.70

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