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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456,553.80, 3,684,830.70 and 858,950.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456,553.80, 3,684,830.70 and 858,950.30 is: 1,288,425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456,553.80 : 3,684,830.70 = 858,950.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456,553.80/3,684,830.70 = 858,950.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456,553.80x = 3,684,830.70 × 858,950.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456,553.80x = 3,165,086,435,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,086,435,214.21/2,456,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,425.45

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