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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,783.40, 3,694,175.10 and 665,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,783.40, 3,694,175.10 and 665,944.20 is: 998,916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,783.40 : 3,694,175.10 = 665,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,783.40/3,694,175.10 = 665,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,783.40x = 3,694,175.10 × 665,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,783.40x = 2,460,114,481,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,114,481,629.42/2,462,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,916.30

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