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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907,864.86, 4,362,270.72 and 858,732.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907,864.86, 4,362,270.72 and 858,732.68 is: 1,288,238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907,864.86 : 4,362,270.72 = 858,732.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907,864.86/4,362,270.72 = 858,732.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907,864.86x = 4,362,270.72 × 858,732.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907,864.86x = 3,746,024,426,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,024,426,271.13/2,907,864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,238.83

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