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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285,137.64, 3,428,187.06 and 865,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285,137.64, 3,428,187.06 and 865,162.28 is: 1,297,925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285,137.64 : 3,428,187.06 = 865,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285,137.64/3,428,187.06 = 865,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285,137.64x = 3,428,187.06 × 865,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285,137.64x = 2,965,938,133,096.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,938,133,096.10/2,285,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,925.38

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