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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285,719.80, 3,429,059.22 and 865,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285,719.80, 3,429,059.22 and 865,744.44 is: 1,298,798.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285,719.80 : 3,429,059.22 = 865,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285,719.80/3,429,059.22 = 865,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285,719.80x = 3,429,059.22 × 865,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285,719.80x = 2,968,688,954,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,688,954,145.74/2,285,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,798.28

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