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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354,599, 3,532,425 and 858,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354,599, 3,532,425 and 858,691 is: 1,288,228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354,599 : 3,532,425 = 858,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354,599/3,532,425 = 858,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354,599x = 3,532,425 × 858,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354,599x = 3,033,261,555,675
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,261,555,675/2,354,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,228.51

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