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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357,314.30, 3,536,230.65 and 861,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357,314.30, 3,536,230.65 and 861,730.30 is: 1,292,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357,314.30 : 3,536,230.65 = 861,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357,314.30/3,536,230.65 = 861,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357,314.30x = 3,536,230.65 × 861,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357,314.30x = 3,047,277,098,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,277,098,893.70/2,357,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,690.20

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