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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483,865.62, 3,725,686.56 and 865,775.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483,865.62, 3,725,686.56 and 865,775.42 is: 1,298,624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483,865.62 : 3,725,686.56 = 865,775.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483,865.62/3,725,686.56 = 865,775.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483,865.62x = 3,725,686.56 × 865,775.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483,865.62x = 3,225,607,846,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,607,846,272.36/2,483,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,624.14

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