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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662,844.60, 3,994,266.90 and 865,786.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662,844.60, 3,994,266.90 and 865,786.70 is: 1,298,680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662,844.60 : 3,994,266.90 = 865,786.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662,844.60/3,994,266.90 = 865,786.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662,844.60x = 3,994,266.90 × 865,786.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662,844.60x = 3,458,183,158,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,183,158,270.23/2,662,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,680.05

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