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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762,518.40, 4,144,231.20 and 868,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762,518.40, 4,144,231.20 and 868,803.20 is: 1,303,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762,518.40 : 4,144,231.20 = 868,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762,518.40/4,144,231.20 = 868,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762,518.40x = 4,144,231.20 × 868,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762,518.40x = 3,600,521,328,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,521,328,099.84/2,762,518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,347.46

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