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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254,629.23, 4,882,271.90 and 858,639.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254,629.23, 4,882,271.90 and 858,639.51 is: 1,288,045.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254,629.23 : 4,882,271.90 = 858,639.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254,629.23/4,882,271.90 = 858,639.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254,629.23x = 4,882,271.90 × 858,639.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254,629.23x = 4,192,111,547,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,111,547,609.57/3,254,629.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,045.81

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