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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,741.67, 3,696,873.82 and 948,149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465,741.67, 3,696,873.82 and 948,149.56 is: 1,421,555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465,741.67 : 3,696,873.82 = 948,149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465,741.67/3,696,873.82 = 948,149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465,741.67x = 3,696,873.82 × 948,149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465,741.67x = 3,505,189,285,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,189,285,808.52/2,465,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,555.76

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