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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,851.92, 3,699,076.80 and 868,088.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465,851.92, 3,699,076.80 and 868,088.04 is: 1,302,237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465,851.92 : 3,699,076.80 = 868,088.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465,851.92/3,699,076.80 = 868,088.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465,851.92x = 3,699,076.80 × 868,088.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465,851.92x = 3,211,124,329,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,124,329,121.47/2,465,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,237.29

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