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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,360.72, 3,998,037.97 and 868,241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,360.72, 3,998,037.97 and 868,241.31 is: 1,302,360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,360.72 : 3,998,037.97 = 868,241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,360.72/3,998,037.97 = 868,241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,360.72x = 3,998,037.97 × 868,241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,360.72x = 3,471,261,704,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,261,704,512.35/2,665,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,360.95

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