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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354,842.56, 3,532,790.56 and 858,934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354,842.56, 3,532,790.56 and 858,934.56 is: 1,288,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354,842.56 : 3,532,790.56 = 858,934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354,842.56/3,532,790.56 = 858,934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354,842.56x = 3,532,790.56 × 858,934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354,842.56x = 3,034,435,905,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,435,905,225.75/2,354,842.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,593.96

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