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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574,563.34, 3,862,398.60 and 868,748.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574,563.34, 3,862,398.60 and 868,748.91 is: 1,303,310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574,563.34 : 3,862,398.60 = 868,748.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574,563.34/3,862,398.60 = 868,748.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574,563.34x = 3,862,398.60 × 868,748.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574,563.34x = 3,355,454,559,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,454,559,251.53/2,574,563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,310.16

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