Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256,936.07, 4,885,445.68 and 860,760
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,256,936.07, 4,885,445.68 and 860,760 is: 1,291,150.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,256,936.07 : 4,885,445.68 = 860,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,256,936.07/4,885,445.68 = 860,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,256,936.07x = 4,885,445.68 × 860,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,256,936.07x = 4,205,196,224,996.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,205,196,224,996.19/3,256,936.07 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,150.99
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