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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279,610.61, 3,419,415.21 and 859,334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279,610.61, 3,419,415.21 and 859,334.54 is: 1,289,001.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279,610.61 : 3,419,415.21 = 859,334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279,610.61/3,419,415.21 = 859,334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279,610.61x = 3,419,415.21 × 859,334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279,610.61x = 2,938,421,582,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,421,582,679.78/2,279,610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,001.54

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