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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468,935.92, 3,702,635.15 and 871,124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468,935.92, 3,702,635.15 and 871,124.66 is: 1,306,415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468,935.92 : 3,702,635.15 = 871,124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468,935.92/3,702,635.15 = 871,124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468,935.92x = 3,702,635.15 × 871,124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468,935.92x = 3,225,456,763,279
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,456,763,279/2,468,935.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,415.75

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