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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574,766.37, 3,859,457.42 and 868,320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574,766.37, 3,859,457.42 and 868,320.14 is: 1,301,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574,766.37 : 3,859,457.42 = 868,320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574,766.37/3,859,457.42 = 868,320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574,766.37x = 3,859,457.42 × 868,320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574,766.37x = 3,351,244,590,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,244,590,131.95/2,574,766.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,572.30

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