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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485,009.73, 3,726,591.65 and 865,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485,009.73, 3,726,591.65 and 865,362.64 is: 1,297,722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485,009.73 : 3,726,591.65 = 865,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485,009.73/3,726,591.65 = 865,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485,009.73x = 3,726,591.65 × 865,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485,009.73x = 3,224,853,189,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,853,189,902.80/2,485,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,722.56

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