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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456,958.24, 3,685,962.18 and 859,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456,958.24, 3,685,962.18 and 859,573.44 is: 1,289,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456,958.24 : 3,685,962.18 = 859,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456,958.24/3,685,962.18 = 859,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456,958.24x = 3,685,962.18 × 859,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456,958.24x = 3,168,355,190,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,355,190,772.50/2,456,958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,543.77

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