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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288,112.60, 3,433,529.70 and 868,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288,112.60, 3,433,529.70 and 868,312.20 is: 1,302,984.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288,112.60 : 3,433,529.70 = 868,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288,112.60/3,433,529.70 = 868,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288,112.60x = 3,433,529.70 × 868,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288,112.60x = 2,981,375,727,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,375,727,572.34/2,288,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,984.71

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