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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354,869.60, 3,532,831 and 858,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354,869.60, 3,532,831 and 858,961.60 is: 1,288,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354,869.60 : 3,532,831 = 858,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354,869.60/3,532,831 = 858,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354,869.60x = 3,532,831 × 858,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354,869.60x = 3,034,566,168,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,566,168,289.60/2,354,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,634.48

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