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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,306.94, 3,687,621.17 and 859,883.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,306.94, 3,687,621.17 and 859,883.86 is: 1,290,406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,306.94 : 3,687,621.17 = 859,883.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,306.94/3,687,621.17 = 859,883.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,306.94x = 3,687,621.17 × 859,883.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,306.94x = 3,170,925,925,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,925,925,877.32/2,457,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,406.94

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