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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379,787.54, 3,571,099.62 and 863,588.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379,787.54, 3,571,099.62 and 863,588.77 is: 1,295,897.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379,787.54 : 3,571,099.62 = 863,588.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379,787.54/3,571,099.62 = 863,588.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379,787.54x = 3,571,099.62 × 863,588.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379,787.54x = 3,083,961,506,209.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,961,506,209.83/2,379,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,897.83

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