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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288,004.94, 3,432,911.37 and 868,437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288,004.94, 3,432,911.37 and 868,437.82 is: 1,302,999.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288,004.94 : 3,432,911.37 = 868,437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288,004.94/3,432,911.37 = 868,437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288,004.94x = 3,432,911.37 × 868,437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288,004.94x = 2,981,270,066,416.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,270,066,416.01/2,288,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,999.84

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