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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456,713.80, 3,685,070.70 and 859,110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456,713.80, 3,685,070.70 and 859,110.30 is: 1,288,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456,713.80 : 3,685,070.70 = 859,110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456,713.80/3,685,070.70 = 859,110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456,713.80x = 3,685,070.70 × 859,110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456,713.80x = 3,165,882,194,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,882,194,598.21/2,456,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,665.45

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