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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285,720.80, 3,429,060.72 and 865,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285,720.80, 3,429,060.72 and 865,745.44 is: 1,298,799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285,720.80 : 3,429,060.72 = 865,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285,720.80/3,429,060.72 = 865,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285,720.80x = 3,429,060.72 × 865,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285,720.80x = 2,968,693,681,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,693,681,823.12/2,285,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,799.78

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