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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,403.20, 3,693,604.80 and 865,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,403.20, 3,693,604.80 and 865,212.80 is: 1,297,819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,403.20 : 3,693,604.80 = 865,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,403.20/3,693,604.80 = 865,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,403.20x = 3,693,604.80 × 865,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,403.20x = 3,195,754,151,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,754,151,101.44/2,462,403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,819.20

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