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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382,382.05, 3,571,993.31 and 865,884.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382,382.05, 3,571,993.31 and 865,884.93 is: 1,298,253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382,382.05 : 3,571,993.31 = 865,884.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382,382.05/3,571,993.31 = 865,884.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382,382.05x = 3,571,993.31 × 865,884.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382,382.05x = 3,092,935,172,860.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,935,172,860.39/2,382,382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,253.22

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