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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256,258.70, 4,884,621.33 and 860,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256,258.70, 4,884,621.33 and 860,079.44 is: 1,290,180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256,258.70 : 4,884,621.33 = 860,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256,258.70/4,884,621.33 = 860,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256,258.70x = 4,884,621.33 × 860,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256,258.70x = 4,201,162,378,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,162,378,118.46/3,256,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,180.78

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