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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,161.37, 3,697,742.10 and 668,044.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465,161.37, 3,697,742.10 and 668,044.79 is: 1,002,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465,161.37 : 3,697,742.10 = 668,044.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465,161.37/3,697,742.10 = 668,044.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465,161.37x = 3,697,742.10 × 668,044.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465,161.37x = 2,470,257,344,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,257,344,668.66/2,465,161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,067.20

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