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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861,247.96, 4,291,206 and 1,064,977.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861,247.96, 4,291,206 and 1,064,977.32 is: 1,597,218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861,247.96 : 4,291,206 = 1,064,977.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861,247.96/4,291,206 = 1,064,977.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861,247.96x = 4,291,206 × 1,064,977.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861,247.96x = 4,570,037,065,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,037,065,447.92/2,861,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597,218.11

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