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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,788.08, 3,694,736.16 and 865,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,788.08, 3,694,736.16 and 865,461.60 is: 1,298,387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,788.08 : 3,694,736.16 = 865,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,788.08/3,694,736.16 = 865,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,788.08x = 3,694,736.16 × 865,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,788.08x = 3,197,652,268,611.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,652,268,611.46/2,462,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,387.10

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