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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354,778.75, 3,532,694.63 and 858,870.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354,778.75, 3,532,694.63 and 858,870.75 is: 1,288,498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354,778.75 : 3,532,694.63 = 858,870.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354,778.75/3,532,694.63 = 858,870.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354,778.75x = 3,532,694.63 × 858,870.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354,778.75x = 3,034,128,082,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,128,082,094.72/2,354,778.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,498.16

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