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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383,417.86, 3,573,999.81 and 866,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383,417.86, 3,573,999.81 and 866,043.24 is: 1,298,655.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383,417.86 : 3,573,999.81 = 866,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383,417.86/3,573,999.81 = 866,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383,417.86x = 3,573,999.81 × 866,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383,417.86x = 3,095,238,375,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,238,375,211.78/2,383,417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,655.36

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