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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762,517.40, 4,144,229.70 and 868,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762,517.40, 4,144,229.70 and 868,802.20 is: 1,303,345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762,517.40 : 4,144,229.70 = 868,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762,517.40/4,144,229.70 = 868,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762,517.40x = 4,144,229.70 × 868,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762,517.40x = 3,600,515,880,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,515,880,665.34/2,762,517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,345.96

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