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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374,596.86, 3,562,273.58 and 858,126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374,596.86, 3,562,273.58 and 858,126.29 is: 1,287,326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374,596.86 : 3,562,273.58 = 858,126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374,596.86/3,562,273.58 = 858,126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374,596.86x = 3,562,273.58 × 858,126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374,596.86x = 3,056,880,589,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,880,589,068.42/2,374,596.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,326.13

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