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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354,593.50, 3,532,416.75 and 858,685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354,593.50, 3,532,416.75 and 858,685.50 is: 1,288,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354,593.50 : 3,532,416.75 = 858,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354,593.50/3,532,416.75 = 858,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354,593.50x = 3,532,416.75 × 858,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354,593.50x = 3,033,235,043,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,235,043,182.13/2,354,593.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,220.26

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