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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485,508.47, 3,727,084.76 and 865,712.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485,508.47, 3,727,084.76 and 865,712.39 is: 1,298,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485,508.47 : 3,727,084.76 = 865,712.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485,508.47/3,727,084.76 = 865,712.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485,508.47x = 3,727,084.76 × 865,712.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485,508.47x = 3,226,583,449,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,583,449,571.18/2,485,508.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,158.30

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