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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456,959.99, 3,685,964.81 and 859,575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456,959.99, 3,685,964.81 and 859,575.19 is: 1,289,546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456,959.99 : 3,685,964.81 = 859,575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456,959.99/3,685,964.81 = 859,575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456,959.99x = 3,685,964.81 × 859,575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456,959.99x = 3,168,363,901,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,363,901,889.06/2,456,959.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,546.40

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