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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,662.45, 3,694,363.04 and 864,943.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,662.45, 3,694,363.04 and 864,943.93 is: 1,297,545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,662.45 : 3,694,363.04 = 864,943.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,662.45/3,694,363.04 = 864,943.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,662.45x = 3,694,363.04 × 864,943.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,662.45x = 3,195,416,886,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,416,886,664.35/2,462,662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,545.62

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