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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664,994.97, 3,997,772.49 and 868,018.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664,994.97, 3,997,772.49 and 868,018.37 is: 1,302,118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664,994.97 : 3,997,772.49 = 868,018.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664,994.97/3,997,772.49 = 868,018.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664,994.97x = 3,997,772.49 × 868,018.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664,994.97x = 3,470,139,960,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,139,960,400.64/2,664,994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,118.77

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