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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375,873.24, 3,564,165.61 and 859,910.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375,873.24, 3,564,165.61 and 859,910.87 is: 1,289,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375,873.24 : 3,564,165.61 = 859,910.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375,873.24/3,564,165.61 = 859,910.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375,873.24x = 3,564,165.61 × 859,910.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375,873.24x = 3,064,864,730,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,864,730,548.58/2,375,873.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,995.05

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