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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663,427.24, 3,995,519.94 and 865,732.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663,427.24, 3,995,519.94 and 865,732.68 is: 1,298,722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663,427.24 : 3,995,519.94 = 865,732.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663,427.24/3,995,519.94 = 865,732.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663,427.24x = 3,995,519.94 × 865,732.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663,427.24x = 3,459,052,185,649.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,052,185,649.64/2,663,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,722.24

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