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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,194.86, 3,699,208.91 and 868,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,194.86, 3,699,208.91 and 868,716.20 is: 1,303,044.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,194.86 : 3,699,208.91 = 868,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,194.86/3,699,208.91 = 868,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,194.86x = 3,699,208.91 × 868,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,194.86x = 3,213,562,693,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,562,693,709.74/2,466,194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,044.92

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