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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,729.70, 3,698,446.93 and 1,026,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465,729.70, 3,698,446.93 and 1,026,049.50 is: 1,539,012.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465,729.70 : 3,698,446.93 = 1,026,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465,729.70/3,698,446.93 = 1,026,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465,729.70x = 3,698,446.93 × 1,026,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465,729.70x = 3,794,789,623,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,789,623,303.04/2,465,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539,012.82

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