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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364,281.80, 3,546,422.70 and 868,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364,281.80, 3,546,422.70 and 868,179.40 is: 1,302,269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364,281.80 : 3,546,422.70 = 868,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364,281.80/3,546,422.70 = 868,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364,281.80x = 3,546,422.70 × 868,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364,281.80x = 3,078,931,131,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,931,131,832.38/2,364,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,269.10

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