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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,392.33, 3,998,085.35 and 868,272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,392.33, 3,998,085.35 and 868,272.87 is: 1,302,408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,392.33 : 3,998,085.35 = 868,272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,392.33/3,998,085.35 = 868,272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,392.33x = 3,998,085.35 × 868,272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,392.33x = 3,471,429,037,008.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,429,037,008.09/2,665,392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,408.28

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