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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,193.86, 3,699,207.41 and 868,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,193.86, 3,699,207.41 and 868,715.20 is: 1,303,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,193.86 : 3,699,207.41 = 868,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,193.86/3,699,207.41 = 868,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,193.86x = 3,699,207.41 × 868,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,193.86x = 3,213,557,691,428.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,557,691,428.04/2,466,193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,043.43

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