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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,200.40, 3,698,425.80 and 868,815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,200.40, 3,698,425.80 and 868,815.60 is: 1,302,915.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,200.40 : 3,698,425.80 = 868,815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,200.40/3,698,425.80 = 868,815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,200.40x = 3,698,425.80 × 868,815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,200.40x = 3,213,250,030,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,250,030,482.48/2,466,200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,915.22

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