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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364,288.80, 3,546,433.20 and 868,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364,288.80, 3,546,433.20 and 868,186.40 is: 1,302,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364,288.80 : 3,546,433.20 = 868,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364,288.80/3,546,433.20 = 868,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364,288.80x = 3,546,433.20 × 868,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364,288.80x = 3,078,965,072,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,965,072,748.48/2,364,288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,279.60

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