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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,249.80, 3,687,535.45 and 859,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,249.80, 3,687,535.45 and 859,826.73 is: 1,290,321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,249.80 : 3,687,535.45 = 859,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,249.80/3,687,535.45 = 859,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,249.80x = 3,687,535.45 × 859,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,249.80x = 3,170,641,529,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,641,529,294.90/2,457,249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,321.21

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