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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,358.04, 3,998,033.94 and 868,238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,358.04, 3,998,033.94 and 868,238.62 is: 1,302,356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,358.04 : 3,998,033.94 = 868,238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,358.04/3,998,033.94 = 868,238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,358.04x = 3,998,033.94 × 868,238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,358.04x = 3,471,247,470,778.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,247,470,778.76/2,665,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,356.91

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