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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,000.98, 3,997,781.49 and 868,024.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,000.98, 3,997,781.49 and 868,024.38 is: 1,302,127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,000.98 : 3,997,781.49 = 868,024.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,000.98/3,997,781.49 = 868,024.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,000.98x = 3,997,781.49 × 868,024.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,000.98x = 3,470,171,799,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,171,799,232.73/2,665,000.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,127.78

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