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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907,877.77, 4,362,290.06 and 858,745.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907,877.77, 4,362,290.06 and 858,745.58 is: 1,288,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907,877.77 : 4,362,290.06 = 858,745.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907,877.77/4,362,290.06 = 858,745.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907,877.77x = 4,362,290.06 × 858,745.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907,877.77x = 3,746,097,281,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,097,281,597.76/2,907,877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,258.17

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