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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,825.12, 3,998,326.86 and 868,704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,825.12, 3,998,326.86 and 868,704.04 is: 1,302,922.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,825.12 : 3,998,326.86 = 868,704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,825.12/3,998,326.86 = 868,704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,825.12x = 3,998,326.86 × 868,704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,825.12x = 3,473,362,696,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,362,696,522.51/2,665,825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,922.19

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