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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,172.66, 3,686,457.42 and 1,261,509.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,172.66, 3,686,457.42 and 1,261,509.66 is: 1,888,779.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,172.66 : 3,686,457.42 = 1,261,509.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,172.66/3,686,457.42 = 1,261,509.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,172.66x = 3,686,457.42 × 1,261,509.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,172.66x = 4,650,501,646,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,501,646,508.68/2,462,172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888,779.66

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