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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,377.23, 3,998,062.61 and 868,257.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,377.23, 3,998,062.61 and 868,257.77 is: 1,302,385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,377.23 : 3,998,062.61 = 868,257.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,377.23/3,998,062.61 = 868,257.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,377.23x = 3,998,062.61 × 868,257.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,377.23x = 3,471,348,934,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,348,934,988.81/2,665,377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,385.60

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