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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376,592.90, 3,563,994.40 and 859,900.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376,592.90, 3,563,994.40 and 859,900.88 is: 1,289,527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376,592.90 : 3,563,994.40 = 859,900.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376,592.90/3,563,994.40 = 859,900.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376,592.90x = 3,563,994.40 × 859,900.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376,592.90x = 3,064,681,927,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,681,927,635.31/2,376,592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,527.51

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