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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354,594, 3,532,417.50 and 858,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354,594, 3,532,417.50 and 858,686 is: 1,288,221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354,594 : 3,532,417.50 = 858,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354,594/3,532,417.50 = 858,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354,594x = 3,532,417.50 × 858,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354,594x = 3,033,237,453,405
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,237,453,405/2,354,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,221.01

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