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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,397.46, 3,998,093.10 and 868,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,397.46, 3,998,093.10 and 868,278.06 is: 1,302,416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,397.46 : 3,998,093.10 = 868,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,397.46/3,998,093.10 = 868,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,397.46x = 3,998,093.10 × 868,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,397.46x = 3,471,456,520,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,456,520,567.39/2,665,397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,416.08

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