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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,447.95, 3,730,292.64 and 867,240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,447.95, 3,730,292.64 and 867,240.05 is: 1,301,076.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,447.95 : 3,730,292.64 = 867,240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,447.95/3,730,292.64 = 867,240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,447.95x = 3,730,292.64 × 867,240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,447.95x = 3,235,059,170,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,059,170,373.76/2,486,447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,076.57

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