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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,698.20, 3,694,416.70 and 864,979.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,698.20, 3,694,416.70 and 864,979.72 is: 1,297,599.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,698.20 : 3,694,416.70 = 864,979.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,698.20/3,694,416.70 = 864,979.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,698.20x = 3,694,416.70 × 864,979.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,698.20x = 3,195,595,522,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,595,522,729.32/2,462,698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,599.33

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