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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,383.32, 3,998,071.94 and 868,263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,383.32, 3,998,071.94 and 868,263.93 is: 1,302,394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,383.32 : 3,998,071.94 = 868,263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,383.32/3,998,071.94 = 868,263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,383.32x = 3,998,071.94 × 868,263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,383.32x = 3,471,381,650,705.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,381,650,705.81/2,665,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,394.90

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