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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,079, 3,697,929.54 and 846,163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465,079, 3,697,929.54 and 846,163.32 is: 1,269,351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465,079 : 3,697,929.54 = 846,163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465,079/3,697,929.54 = 846,163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465,079x = 3,697,929.54 × 846,163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465,079x = 3,129,052,336,692.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,052,336,692.47/2,465,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269,351.75

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