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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574,576.69, 3,862,418.73 and 868,762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574,576.69, 3,862,418.73 and 868,762.32 is: 1,303,330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574,576.69 : 3,862,418.73 = 868,762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574,576.69/3,862,418.73 = 868,762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574,576.69x = 3,862,418.73 × 868,762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574,576.69x = 3,355,523,856,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,523,856,686.25/2,574,576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,330.32

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