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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456,305.20, 3,683,473.65 and 858,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456,305.20, 3,683,473.65 and 858,045.60 is: 1,286,724.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456,305.20 : 3,683,473.65 = 858,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456,305.20/3,683,473.65 = 858,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456,305.20x = 3,683,473.65 × 858,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456,305.20x = 3,160,588,358,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,588,358,098.44/2,456,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,724.61

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