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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021,671.95, 3,033,229.94 and 868,434.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021,671.95, 3,033,229.94 and 868,434.05 is: 1,302,961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021,671.95 : 3,033,229.94 = 868,434.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021,671.95/3,033,229.94 = 868,434.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021,671.95x = 3,033,229.94 × 868,434.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021,671.95x = 2,634,160,141,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,160,141,867.14/2,021,671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,961.22

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