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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382,359.80, 3,571,959.96 and 865,862.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382,359.80, 3,571,959.96 and 865,862.68 is: 1,298,219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382,359.80 : 3,571,959.96 = 865,862.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382,359.80/3,571,959.96 = 865,862.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382,359.80x = 3,571,959.96 × 865,862.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382,359.80x = 3,092,826,823,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,826,823,818.29/2,382,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,219.87

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