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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396,151.65, 3,593,572.83 and 858,860.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396,151.65, 3,593,572.83 and 858,860.54 is: 1,288,056.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396,151.65 : 3,593,572.83 = 858,860.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396,151.65/3,593,572.83 = 858,860.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396,151.65x = 3,593,572.83 × 858,860.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396,151.65x = 3,086,377,883,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,377,883,335.26/2,396,151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,056.15

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