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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357,313.30, 3,536,229.15 and 861,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357,313.30, 3,536,229.15 and 861,729.30 is: 1,292,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357,313.30 : 3,536,229.15 = 861,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357,313.30/3,536,229.15 = 861,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357,313.30x = 3,536,229.15 × 861,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357,313.30x = 3,047,272,270,069.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,272,270,069.10/2,357,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,688.70

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