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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,000.48, 3,997,780.74 and 868,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,000.48, 3,997,780.74 and 868,023.88 is: 1,302,127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,000.48 : 3,997,780.74 = 868,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,000.48/3,997,780.74 = 868,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,000.48x = 3,997,780.74 × 868,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,000.48x = 3,470,169,149,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,169,149,324.07/2,665,000.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,127.03

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