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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288,045.96, 3,430,723.14 and 868,201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288,045.96, 3,430,723.14 and 868,201.82 is: 1,301,792.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288,045.96 : 3,430,723.14 = 868,201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288,045.96/3,430,723.14 = 868,201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288,045.96x = 3,430,723.14 × 868,201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288,045.96x = 2,978,560,074,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,560,074,064.12/2,288,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,792.06

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