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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,396.66, 3,687,754.96 and 859,973.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,396.66, 3,687,754.96 and 859,973.59 is: 1,290,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,396.66 : 3,687,754.96 = 859,973.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,396.66/3,687,754.96 = 859,973.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,396.66x = 3,687,754.96 × 859,973.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,396.66x = 3,171,371,853,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,371,853,552.73/2,457,396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,541.29

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