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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021,672.46, 3,033,230.68 and 868,434.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021,672.46, 3,033,230.68 and 868,434.54 is: 1,302,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021,672.46 : 3,033,230.68 = 868,434.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021,672.46/3,033,230.68 = 868,434.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021,672.46x = 3,033,230.68 × 868,434.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021,672.46x = 2,634,162,290,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,162,290,299.69/2,021,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,961.95

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