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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,373.67, 3,998,057.27 and 868,254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,373.67, 3,998,057.27 and 868,254.21 is: 1,302,380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,373.67 : 3,998,057.27 = 868,254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,373.67/3,998,057.27 = 868,254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,373.67x = 3,998,057.27 × 868,254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,373.67x = 3,471,330,052,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,330,052,157.34/2,665,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,380.26

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