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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908,740, 4,363,582.77 and 859,608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908,740, 4,363,582.77 and 859,608.48 is: 1,289,552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908,740 : 4,363,582.77 = 859,608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908,740/4,363,582.77 = 859,608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908,740x = 4,363,582.77 × 859,608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908,740x = 3,750,972,752,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,972,752,273.89/2,908,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,552.44

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