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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662,871.10, 3,994,306.65 and 865,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662,871.10, 3,994,306.65 and 865,813.20 is: 1,298,719.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662,871.10 : 3,994,306.65 = 865,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662,871.10/3,994,306.65 = 865,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662,871.10x = 3,994,306.65 × 865,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662,871.10x = 3,458,323,422,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,323,422,417.78/2,662,871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,719.80

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