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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468,196.48, 3,702,375.36 and 848,948.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468,196.48, 3,702,375.36 and 848,948.64 is: 1,273,450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468,196.48 : 3,702,375.36 = 848,948.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468,196.48/3,702,375.36 = 848,948.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468,196.48x = 3,702,375.36 × 848,948.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468,196.48x = 3,143,126,526,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,126,526,641.51/2,468,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,450.70

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