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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362,284.32, 3,543,892.80 and 866,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362,284.32, 3,543,892.80 and 866,389.28 is: 1,299,754.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362,284.32 : 3,543,892.80 = 866,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362,284.32/3,543,892.80 = 866,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362,284.32x = 3,543,892.80 × 866,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362,284.32x = 3,070,390,731,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,390,731,389.18/2,362,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,754.95

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