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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375,916.06, 3,562,299.74 and 859,399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375,916.06, 3,562,299.74 and 859,399.40 is: 1,288,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375,916.06 : 3,562,299.74 = 859,399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375,916.06/3,562,299.74 = 859,399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375,916.06x = 3,562,299.74 × 859,399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375,916.06x = 3,061,438,259,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,438,259,176.16/2,375,916.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,529.64

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