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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,149.18, 3,694,873.29 and 864,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,149.18, 3,694,873.29 and 864,718.30 is: 1,297,656.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,149.18 : 3,694,873.29 = 864,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,149.18/3,694,873.29 = 864,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,149.18x = 3,694,873.29 × 864,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,149.18x = 3,195,024,550,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,024,550,044.21/2,462,149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,656.77

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