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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,372.98, 3,998,056.23 and 868,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,372.98, 3,998,056.23 and 868,253.52 is: 1,302,379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,372.98 : 3,998,056.23 = 868,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,372.98/3,998,056.23 = 868,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,372.98x = 3,998,056.23 × 868,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,372.98x = 3,471,326,394,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,326,394,855.43/2,665,372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,379.22

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