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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021,722.40, 3,033,304.78 and 868,484.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021,722.40, 3,033,304.78 and 868,484.36 is: 1,303,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021,722.40 : 3,033,304.78 = 868,484.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021,722.40/3,033,304.78 = 868,484.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021,722.40x = 3,033,304.78 × 868,484.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021,722.40x = 2,634,377,760,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,377,760,543.24/2,021,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,036.34

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