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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,750.80, 3,542,626.20 and 865,648.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361,750.80, 3,542,626.20 and 865,648.40 is: 1,298,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361,750.80 : 3,542,626.20 = 865,648.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361,750.80/3,542,626.20 = 865,648.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361,750.80x = 3,542,626.20 × 865,648.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361,750.80x = 3,066,668,701,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,668,701,828.08/2,361,750.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,472.60

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