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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288,033.93, 3,430,705.17 and 868,189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288,033.93, 3,430,705.17 and 868,189.79 is: 1,301,774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288,033.93 : 3,430,705.17 = 868,189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288,033.93/3,430,705.17 = 868,189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288,033.93x = 3,430,705.17 × 868,189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288,033.93x = 2,978,503,201,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,503,201,094.21/2,288,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,774.05

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