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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863,458, 4,295,212.92 and 868,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863,458, 4,295,212.92 and 868,914 is: 1,303,378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863,458 : 4,295,212.92 = 868,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863,458/4,295,212.92 = 868,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863,458x = 4,295,212.92 × 868,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863,458x = 3,732,170,639,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,170,639,168.88/2,863,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,378.87

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