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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468,783.06, 3,702,416.46 and 870,972.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468,783.06, 3,702,416.46 and 870,972.48 is: 1,306,191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468,783.06 : 3,702,416.46 = 870,972.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468,783.06/3,702,416.46 = 870,972.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468,783.06x = 3,702,416.46 × 870,972.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468,783.06x = 3,224,702,846,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,702,846,159.02/2,468,783.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,191.26

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