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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,740.67, 3,696,872.33 and 948,148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465,740.67, 3,696,872.33 and 948,148.56 is: 1,421,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465,740.67 : 3,696,872.33 = 948,148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465,740.67/3,696,872.33 = 948,148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465,740.67x = 3,696,872.33 × 948,148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465,740.67x = 3,505,184,171,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,184,171,452.60/2,465,740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,554.27

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