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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,305.94, 3,687,619.67 and 859,882.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,305.94, 3,687,619.67 and 859,882.86 is: 1,290,405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,305.94 : 3,687,619.67 = 859,882.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,305.94/3,687,619.67 = 859,882.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,305.94x = 3,687,619.67 × 859,882.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,305.94x = 3,170,920,957,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,920,957,728.43/2,457,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,405.44

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