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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,399.70, 3,998,096.48 and 868,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,399.70, 3,998,096.48 and 868,280.30 is: 1,302,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,399.70 : 3,998,096.48 = 868,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,399.70/3,998,096.48 = 868,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,399.70x = 3,998,096.48 × 868,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,399.70x = 3,471,468,411,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,468,411,083.34/2,665,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,419.45

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