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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,008.80, 3,697,858.80 and 968,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465,008.80, 3,697,858.80 and 968,752.80 is: 1,453,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465,008.80 : 3,697,858.80 = 968,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465,008.80/3,697,858.80 = 968,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465,008.80x = 3,697,858.80 × 968,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465,008.80x = 3,582,311,066,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,311,066,504.64/2,465,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453,265.02

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