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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356,332.80, 3,534,499.20 and 860,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356,332.80, 3,534,499.20 and 860,230.40 is: 1,290,345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356,332.80 : 3,534,499.20 = 860,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356,332.80/3,534,499.20 = 860,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356,332.80x = 3,534,499.20 × 860,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356,332.80x = 3,040,483,660,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,483,660,615.68/2,356,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,345.60

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