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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,250.30, 3,687,536.20 and 859,827.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,250.30, 3,687,536.20 and 859,827.23 is: 1,290,321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,250.30 : 3,687,536.20 = 859,827.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,250.30/3,687,536.20 = 859,827.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,250.30x = 3,687,536.20 × 859,827.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,250.30x = 3,170,644,017,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,644,017,933.05/2,457,250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,321.96

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