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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232,820.61, 3,348,329.38 and 865,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232,820.61, 3,348,329.38 and 865,874.60 is: 1,298,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232,820.61 : 3,348,329.38 = 865,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232,820.61/3,348,329.38 = 865,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232,820.61x = 3,348,329.38 × 865,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232,820.61x = 2,899,233,343,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,233,343,669.41/2,232,820.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,462.28

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