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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,287.20, 3,685,274.70 and 859,683.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,287.20, 3,685,274.70 and 859,683.70 is: 1,289,296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,287.20 : 3,685,274.70 = 859,683.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,287.20/3,685,274.70 = 859,683.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,287.20x = 3,685,274.70 × 859,683.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,287.20x = 3,168,170,589,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,170,589,612.39/2,457,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,296.01

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