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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375,924.76, 3,564,242.76 and 859,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375,924.76, 3,564,242.76 and 859,962.40 is: 1,290,072.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375,924.76 : 3,564,242.76 = 859,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375,924.76/3,564,242.76 = 859,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375,924.76x = 3,564,242.76 × 859,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375,924.76x = 3,065,114,758,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,114,758,072.22/2,375,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,072.32

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