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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375,992.80, 3,563,989.20 and 859,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375,992.80, 3,563,989.20 and 859,672.80 is: 1,289,509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375,992.80 : 3,563,989.20 = 859,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375,992.80/3,563,989.20 = 859,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375,992.80x = 3,563,989.20 × 859,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375,992.80x = 3,063,864,574,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,864,574,733.76/2,375,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,509.20

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