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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354,872.60, 3,532,835.50 and 858,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354,872.60, 3,532,835.50 and 858,964.60 is: 1,288,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354,872.60 : 3,532,835.50 = 858,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354,872.60/3,532,835.50 = 858,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354,872.60x = 3,532,835.50 × 858,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354,872.60x = 3,034,580,632,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,580,632,123.30/2,354,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,638.98

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