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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468,948.92, 3,702,654.74 and 871,137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468,948.92, 3,702,654.74 and 871,137.66 is: 1,306,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468,948.92 : 3,702,654.74 = 871,137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468,948.92/3,702,654.74 = 871,137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468,948.92x = 3,702,654.74 × 871,137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468,948.92x = 3,225,521,979,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,521,979,593.49/2,468,948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,435.28

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