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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461,471.27, 3,692,786.86 and 842,257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461,471.27, 3,692,786.86 and 842,257.73 is: 1,263,585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461,471.27 : 3,692,786.86 = 842,257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461,471.27/3,692,786.86 = 842,257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461,471.27x = 3,692,786.86 × 842,257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461,471.27x = 3,110,278,267,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,278,267,590.29/2,461,471.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,585.04

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