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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288,031.93, 3,430,702.17 and 868,187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288,031.93, 3,430,702.17 and 868,187.79 is: 1,301,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288,031.93 : 3,430,702.17 = 868,187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288,031.93/3,430,702.17 = 868,187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288,031.93x = 3,430,702.17 × 868,187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288,031.93x = 2,978,493,735,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,493,735,120.50/2,288,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,771.05

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