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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,200.68, 3,686,499.40 and 1,261,537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,200.68, 3,686,499.40 and 1,261,537.68 is: 1,888,821.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,200.68 : 3,686,499.40 = 1,261,537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,200.68/3,686,499.40 = 1,261,537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,200.68x = 3,686,499.40 × 1,261,537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,200.68x = 4,650,657,900,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,657,900,397.39/2,462,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888,821.63

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