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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,423.38, 3,998,132.10 and 868,304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,423.38, 3,998,132.10 and 868,304.22 is: 1,302,455.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,423.38 : 3,998,132.10 = 868,304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,423.38/3,998,132.10 = 868,304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,423.38x = 3,998,132.10 × 868,304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,423.38x = 3,471,594,974,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,594,974,547.46/2,665,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,455.36

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