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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,209.32, 3,687,473.36 and 859,786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,209.32, 3,687,473.36 and 859,786.25 is: 1,290,259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,209.32 : 3,687,473.36 = 859,786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,209.32/3,687,473.36 = 859,786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,209.32x = 3,687,473.36 × 859,786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,209.32x = 3,170,438,875,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,438,875,881.40/2,457,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,259.99

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