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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288,005.44, 3,432,912.12 and 868,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288,005.44, 3,432,912.12 and 868,438.32 is: 1,303,000.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288,005.44 : 3,432,912.12 = 868,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288,005.44/3,432,912.12 = 868,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288,005.44x = 3,432,912.12 × 868,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288,005.44x = 2,981,272,434,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,272,434,200.44/2,288,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,000.59

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