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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,451.40, 3,730,297.80 and 867,243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,451.40, 3,730,297.80 and 867,243.50 is: 1,301,081.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,451.40 : 3,730,297.80 = 867,243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,451.40/3,730,297.80 = 867,243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,451.40x = 3,730,297.80 × 867,243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,451.40x = 3,235,076,520,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,076,520,114.30/2,486,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,081.75

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