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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,197.59, 3,699,213.01 and 868,718.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,197.59, 3,699,213.01 and 868,718.93 is: 1,303,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,197.59 : 3,699,213.01 = 868,718.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,197.59/3,699,213.01 = 868,718.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,197.59x = 3,699,213.01 × 868,718.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,197.59x = 3,213,576,367,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,576,367,889.28/2,466,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,049.03

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