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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256,946.67, 4,885,461.60 and 860,770.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256,946.67, 4,885,461.60 and 860,770.59 is: 1,291,166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256,946.67 : 4,885,461.60 = 860,770.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256,946.67/4,885,461.60 = 860,770.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256,946.67x = 4,885,461.60 × 860,770.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256,946.67x = 4,205,261,663,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,261,663,854.34/3,256,946.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,166.88

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