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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,666.08, 3,859,581.33 and 866,763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,666.08, 3,859,581.33 and 866,763.03 is: 1,300,340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,666.08 : 3,859,581.33 = 866,763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,666.08/3,859,581.33 = 866,763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,666.08x = 3,859,581.33 × 866,763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,666.08x = 3,345,342,408,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,342,408,122.23/2,572,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,340.70

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