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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,153.68, 3,698,827.07 and 868,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,153.68, 3,698,827.07 and 868,341.20 is: 1,302,369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,153.68 : 3,698,827.07 = 868,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,153.68/3,698,827.07 = 868,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,153.68x = 3,698,827.07 × 868,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,153.68x = 3,211,843,913,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,843,913,720.44/2,466,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,369.74

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