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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489,249.71, 3,734,163.33 and 869,517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489,249.71, 3,734,163.33 and 869,517.01 is: 1,304,376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489,249.71 : 3,734,163.33 = 869,517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489,249.71/3,734,163.33 = 869,517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489,249.71x = 3,734,163.33 × 869,517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489,249.71x = 3,246,918,533,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,918,533,553.24/2,489,249.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304,376.38

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