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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463,050.40, 3,694,785.12 and 865,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463,050.40, 3,694,785.12 and 865,475.52 is: 1,298,286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463,050.40 : 3,694,785.12 = 865,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463,050.40/3,694,785.12 = 865,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463,050.40x = 3,694,785.12 × 865,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463,050.40x = 3,197,746,073,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,746,073,020.26/2,463,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,286.90

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