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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664,999.98, 3,997,779.99 and 868,023.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664,999.98, 3,997,779.99 and 868,023.38 is: 1,302,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664,999.98 : 3,997,779.99 = 868,023.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664,999.98/3,997,779.99 = 868,023.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664,999.98x = 3,997,779.99 × 868,023.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664,999.98x = 3,470,166,499,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,166,499,416.17/2,664,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,126.28

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