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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,826.12, 3,998,328.36 and 868,705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,826.12, 3,998,328.36 and 868,705.04 is: 1,302,923.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,826.12 : 3,998,328.36 = 868,705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,826.12/3,998,328.36 = 868,705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,826.12x = 3,998,328.36 × 868,705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,826.12x = 3,473,367,997,906.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,367,997,906.93/2,665,826.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,923.69

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