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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863,024.40, 4,294,536.60 and 868,480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863,024.40, 4,294,536.60 and 868,480.40 is: 1,302,720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863,024.40 : 4,294,536.60 = 868,480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863,024.40/4,294,536.60 = 868,480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863,024.40x = 4,294,536.60 × 868,480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863,024.40x = 3,729,720,864,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,720,864,182.64/2,863,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,720.60

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