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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,391.58, 3,998,084.22 and 868,272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,391.58, 3,998,084.22 and 868,272.12 is: 1,302,407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,391.58 : 3,998,084.22 = 868,272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,391.58/3,998,084.22 = 868,272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,391.58x = 3,998,084.22 × 868,272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,391.58x = 3,471,425,061,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,425,061,637.95/2,665,391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,407.15

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