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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986,571.46, 4,479,254.55 and 856,083.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986,571.46, 4,479,254.55 and 856,083.54 is: 1,283,952.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986,571.46 : 4,479,254.55 = 856,083.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986,571.46/4,479,254.55 = 856,083.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986,571.46x = 4,479,254.55 × 856,083.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986,571.46x = 3,834,616,091,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,616,091,725.11/2,986,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,952.57

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