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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,431.16, 3,698,146.67 and 668,314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465,431.16, 3,698,146.67 and 668,314.61 is: 1,002,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465,431.16 : 3,698,146.67 = 668,314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465,431.16/3,698,146.67 = 668,314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465,431.16x = 3,698,146.67 × 668,314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465,431.16x = 2,471,525,427,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,525,427,651.54/2,465,431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,471.89

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