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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,809.46, 3,694,338.68 and 945,960.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,809.46, 3,694,338.68 and 945,960.53 is: 1,418,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,809.46 : 3,694,338.68 = 945,960.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,809.46/3,694,338.68 = 945,960.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,809.46x = 3,694,338.68 × 945,960.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,809.46x = 3,494,698,552,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,698,552,530.80/2,462,809.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,988.60

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