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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374,598.36, 3,562,275.83 and 858,127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374,598.36, 3,562,275.83 and 858,127.79 is: 1,287,328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374,598.36 : 3,562,275.83 = 858,127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374,598.36/3,562,275.83 = 858,127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374,598.36x = 3,562,275.83 × 858,127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374,598.36x = 3,056,887,863,266.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,887,863,266.30/2,374,598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,328.38

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