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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468,776.55, 3,702,406.73 and 870,965.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468,776.55, 3,702,406.73 and 870,965.96 is: 1,306,181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468,776.55 : 3,702,406.73 = 870,965.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468,776.55/3,702,406.73 = 870,965.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468,776.55x = 3,702,406.73 × 870,965.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468,776.55x = 3,224,670,209,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,670,209,038.05/2,468,776.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,181.48

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