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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,421.98, 3,701,109.06 and 870,327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,421.98, 3,701,109.06 and 870,327.24 is: 1,306,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,421.98 : 3,701,109.06 = 870,327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,421.98/3,701,109.06 = 870,327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,421.98x = 3,701,109.06 × 870,327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,421.98x = 3,221,176,033,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,176,033,128.79/2,466,421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,011.73

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