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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487,565.26, 3,731,676.21 and 868,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487,565.26, 3,731,676.21 and 868,363.25 is: 1,302,659.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487,565.26 : 3,731,676.21 = 868,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487,565.26/3,731,676.21 = 868,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487,565.26x = 3,731,676.21 × 868,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487,565.26x = 3,240,450,463,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,450,463,004.90/2,487,565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,659.48

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