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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,451.90, 3,730,298.55 and 867,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,451.90, 3,730,298.55 and 867,244 is: 1,301,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,451.90 : 3,730,298.55 = 867,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,451.90/3,730,298.55 = 867,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,451.90x = 3,730,298.55 × 867,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,451.90x = 3,235,079,035,696.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,079,035,696.20/2,486,451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,082.50

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