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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,956.76, 3,698,582.49 and 846,695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465,956.76, 3,698,582.49 and 846,695.30 is: 1,269,921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465,956.76 : 3,698,582.49 = 846,695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465,956.76/3,698,582.49 = 846,695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465,956.76x = 3,698,582.49 × 846,695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465,956.76x = 3,131,572,392,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,572,392,452.39/2,465,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269,921.86

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