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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,661.45, 3,694,361.54 and 864,942.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,661.45, 3,694,361.54 and 864,942.93 is: 1,297,544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,661.45 : 3,694,361.54 = 864,942.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,661.45/3,694,361.54 = 864,942.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,661.45x = 3,694,361.54 × 864,942.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,661.45x = 3,195,411,890,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,411,890,562.20/2,462,661.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,544.12

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