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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,475.40, 3,985,694.70 and 859,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,475.40, 3,985,694.70 and 859,923.40 is: 1,289,717.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,475.40 : 3,985,694.70 = 859,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,475.40/3,985,694.70 = 859,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,475.40x = 3,985,694.70 × 859,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,475.40x = 3,427,392,137,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,392,137,785.98/2,657,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,717.35

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