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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,508.74, 3,699,979.90 and 868,200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465,508.74, 3,699,979.90 and 868,200.48 is: 1,302,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465,508.74 : 3,699,979.90 = 868,200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465,508.74/3,699,979.90 = 868,200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465,508.74x = 3,699,979.90 × 868,200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465,508.74x = 3,212,324,325,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,324,325,170.35/2,465,508.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,905.27

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