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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288,003.44, 3,432,909.12 and 868,436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288,003.44, 3,432,909.12 and 868,436.32 is: 1,302,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288,003.44 : 3,432,909.12 = 868,436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288,003.44/3,432,909.12 = 868,436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288,003.44x = 3,432,909.12 × 868,436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288,003.44x = 2,981,262,963,067.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,262,963,067.24/2,288,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,997.59

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