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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464,234.40, 3,696,902.40 and 866,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464,234.40, 3,696,902.40 and 866,849.60 is: 1,300,468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464,234.40 : 3,696,902.40 = 866,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464,234.40/3,696,902.40 = 866,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464,234.40x = 3,696,902.40 × 866,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464,234.40x = 3,204,658,366,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,658,366,679.04/2,464,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,468.16

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