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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,590, 3,558,148.98 and 856,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,590, 3,558,148.98 and 856,075.60 is: 1,283,847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,590 : 3,558,148.98 = 856,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,590/3,558,148.98 = 856,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,590x = 3,558,148.98 × 856,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,590x = 3,046,044,522,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,044,522,942.89/2,372,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,847.83

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