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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487,564.76, 3,731,675.44 and 868,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487,564.76, 3,731,675.44 and 868,362.76 is: 1,302,658.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487,564.76 : 3,731,675.44 = 868,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487,564.76/3,731,675.44 = 868,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487,564.76x = 3,731,675.44 × 868,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487,564.76x = 3,240,447,984,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,447,984,502.61/2,487,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,658.74

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