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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254,078.52, 4,881,146.94 and 858,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254,078.52, 4,881,146.94 and 858,263.76 is: 1,287,403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254,078.52 : 4,881,146.94 = 858,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254,078.52/4,881,146.94 = 858,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254,078.52x = 4,881,146.94 × 858,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254,078.52x = 4,189,311,525,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,311,525,836.90/3,254,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,403.33

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