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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383,841, 3,578,008.62 and 868,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383,841, 3,578,008.62 and 868,988 is: 1,304,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383,841 : 3,578,008.62 = 868,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383,841/3,578,008.62 = 868,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383,841x = 3,578,008.62 × 868,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383,841x = 3,109,246,554,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,246,554,676.56/2,383,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304,301.15

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