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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,350.29, 3,998,022.33 and 868,230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,350.29, 3,998,022.33 and 868,230.87 is: 1,302,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,350.29 : 3,998,022.33 = 868,230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,350.29/3,998,022.33 = 868,230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,350.29x = 3,998,022.33 × 868,230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,350.29x = 3,471,206,405,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,206,405,855.33/2,665,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,345.29

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