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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255,027.53, 4,882,744.34 and 858,874.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255,027.53, 4,882,744.34 and 858,874.54 is: 1,288,365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255,027.53 : 4,882,744.34 = 858,874.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255,027.53/4,882,744.34 = 858,874.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255,027.53x = 4,882,744.34 × 858,874.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255,027.53x = 4,193,664,799,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,664,799,660.97/3,255,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,365.39

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