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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907,228.48, 4,360,962.96 and 857,889.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907,228.48, 4,360,962.96 and 857,889.06 is: 1,286,869.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907,228.48 : 4,360,962.96 = 857,889.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907,228.48/4,360,962.96 = 857,889.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907,228.48x = 4,360,962.96 × 857,889.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907,228.48x = 3,741,222,388,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,222,388,354.96/2,907,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,869.06

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