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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375,999.80, 3,563,999.70 and 859,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375,999.80, 3,563,999.70 and 859,679.80 is: 1,289,519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375,999.80 : 3,563,999.70 = 859,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375,999.80/3,563,999.70 = 859,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375,999.80x = 3,563,999.70 × 859,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375,999.80x = 3,063,898,549,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,898,549,296.06/2,375,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,519.70

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