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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907,223.78, 4,360,955.91 and 857,884.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907,223.78, 4,360,955.91 and 857,884.35 is: 1,286,862.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907,223.78 : 4,360,955.91 = 857,884.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907,223.78/4,360,955.91 = 857,884.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907,223.78x = 4,360,955.91 × 857,884.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907,223.78x = 3,741,195,832,629.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,195,832,629.58/2,907,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,862.01

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