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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357,230.80, 3,536,105.40 and 861,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357,230.80, 3,536,105.40 and 861,646.80 is: 1,292,564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357,230.80 : 3,536,105.40 = 861,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357,230.80/3,536,105.40 = 861,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357,230.80x = 3,536,105.40 × 861,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357,230.80x = 3,046,873,902,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,873,902,372.72/2,357,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,564.95

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