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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,688.20, 3,694,401.66 and 864,969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,688.20, 3,694,401.66 and 864,969.68 is: 1,297,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,688.20 : 3,694,401.66 = 864,969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,688.20/3,694,401.66 = 864,969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,688.20x = 3,694,401.66 × 864,969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,688.20x = 3,195,545,421,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,545,421,641.67/2,462,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,584.25

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