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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362,261.20, 3,543,391.80 and 866,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362,261.20, 3,543,391.80 and 866,158.80 is: 1,299,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362,261.20 : 3,543,391.80 = 866,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362,261.20/3,543,391.80 = 866,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362,261.20x = 3,543,391.80 × 866,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362,261.20x = 3,069,139,989,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,139,989,417.84/2,362,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,238.20

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