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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469,808.26, 3,704,046.57 and 872,161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469,808.26, 3,704,046.57 and 872,161.02 is: 1,308,006.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469,808.26 : 3,704,046.57 = 872,161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469,808.26/3,704,046.57 = 872,161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469,808.26x = 3,704,046.57 × 872,161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469,808.26x = 3,230,525,034,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,525,034,618.70/2,469,808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,006.41

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