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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468,283.80, 3,702,425.70 and 870,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468,283.80, 3,702,425.70 and 870,834.20 is: 1,306,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468,283.80 : 3,702,425.70 = 870,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468,283.80/3,702,425.70 = 870,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468,283.80x = 3,702,425.70 × 870,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468,283.80x = 3,224,198,922,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,198,922,518.94/2,468,283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,251.30

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