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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455,905.80, 3,683,858.70 and 858,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455,905.80, 3,683,858.70 and 858,302.30 is: 1,287,453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455,905.80 : 3,683,858.70 = 858,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455,905.80/3,683,858.70 = 858,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455,905.80x = 3,683,858.70 × 858,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455,905.80x = 3,161,864,395,085.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,864,395,085.01/2,455,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,453.45

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