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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989,230.36, 4,484,596.50 and 859,318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989,230.36, 4,484,596.50 and 859,318.32 is: 1,289,193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989,230.36 : 4,484,596.50 = 859,318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989,230.36/4,484,596.50 = 859,318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989,230.36x = 4,484,596.50 × 859,318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989,230.36x = 3,853,695,930,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,695,930,257.88/2,989,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,193.36

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