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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666,427, 4,000,057.62 and 868,893.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666,427, 4,000,057.62 and 868,893.24 is: 1,303,475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666,427 : 4,000,057.62 = 868,893.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666,427/4,000,057.62 = 868,893.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666,427x = 4,000,057.62 × 868,893.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666,427x = 3,475,623,025,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,623,025,628.49/2,666,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,475.78

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