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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354,999.80, 3,532,499.70 and 858,897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354,999.80, 3,532,499.70 and 858,897.40 is: 1,288,346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354,999.80 : 3,532,499.70 = 858,897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354,999.80/3,532,499.70 = 858,897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354,999.80x = 3,532,499.70 × 858,897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354,999.80x = 3,034,054,807,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,054,807,830.78/2,354,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,346.10

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