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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461,202.82, 3,691,782.36 and 863,391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461,202.82, 3,691,782.36 and 863,391.56 is: 1,295,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461,202.82 : 3,691,782.36 = 863,391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461,202.82/3,691,782.36 = 863,391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461,202.82x = 3,691,782.36 × 863,391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461,202.82x = 3,187,453,712,521.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,453,712,521.97/2,461,202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,079.66

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