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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354,742, 3,532,639.50 and 858,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354,742, 3,532,639.50 and 858,834 is: 1,288,443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354,742 : 3,532,639.50 = 858,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354,742/3,532,639.50 = 858,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354,742x = 3,532,639.50 × 858,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354,742x = 3,033,950,912,343
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,950,912,343/2,354,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,443.03

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