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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216,042.66, 3,325,559.64 and 868,038.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216,042.66, 3,325,559.64 and 868,038.04 is: 1,302,642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216,042.66 : 3,325,559.64 = 868,038.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216,042.66/3,325,559.64 = 868,038.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216,042.66x = 3,325,559.64 × 868,038.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216,042.66x = 2,886,712,271,808.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,712,271,808.71/2,216,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,642.92

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