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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,294.96, 3,699,738.88 and 868,527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,294.96, 3,699,738.88 and 868,527.84 is: 1,302,896.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,294.96 : 3,699,738.88 = 868,527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,294.96/3,699,738.88 = 868,527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,294.96x = 3,699,738.88 × 868,527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,294.96x = 3,213,326,218,010.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,326,218,010.42/2,466,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,896.15

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