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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,277.88, 3,687,576.80 and 859,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,277.88, 3,687,576.80 and 859,854.80 is: 1,290,363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,277.88 : 3,687,576.80 = 859,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,277.88/3,687,576.80 = 859,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,277.88x = 3,687,576.80 × 859,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,277.88x = 3,170,780,589,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,780,589,111.48/2,457,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,363.06

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