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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,401.35, 3,998,098.91 and 868,281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,401.35, 3,998,098.91 and 868,281.93 is: 1,302,421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,401.35 : 3,998,098.91 = 868,281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,401.35/3,998,098.91 = 868,281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,401.35x = 3,998,098.91 × 868,281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,401.35x = 3,471,477,040,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,477,040,076.40/2,665,401.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,421.88

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