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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357,068.80, 3,535,603.20 and 860,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357,068.80, 3,535,603.20 and 860,966.40 is: 1,291,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357,068.80 : 3,535,603.20 = 860,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357,068.80/3,535,603.20 = 860,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357,068.80x = 3,535,603.20 × 860,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357,068.80x = 3,044,035,558,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,035,558,932.48/2,357,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,449.60

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