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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,410.36, 3,998,112.33 and 868,290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,410.36, 3,998,112.33 and 868,290.90 is: 1,302,435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,410.36 : 3,998,112.33 = 868,290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,410.36/3,998,112.33 = 868,290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,410.36x = 3,998,112.33 × 868,290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,410.36x = 3,471,524,553,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,524,553,316.80/2,665,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,435.30

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