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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461,638.02, 3,694,106.44 and 864,205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461,638.02, 3,694,106.44 and 864,205.86 is: 1,296,887.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461,638.02 : 3,694,106.44 = 864,205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461,638.02/3,694,106.44 = 864,205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461,638.02x = 3,694,106.44 × 864,205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461,638.02x = 3,192,468,432,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,468,432,911.74/2,461,638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296,887.85

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