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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464,887.80, 3,697,331.70 and 867,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464,887.80, 3,697,331.70 and 867,438.20 is: 1,301,157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464,887.80 : 3,697,331.70 = 867,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464,887.80/3,697,331.70 = 867,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464,887.80x = 3,697,331.70 × 867,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464,887.80x = 3,207,206,754,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,206,754,650.94/2,464,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,157.30

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