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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863,461, 4,295,217.42 and 868,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863,461, 4,295,217.42 and 868,917 is: 1,303,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863,461 : 4,295,217.42 = 868,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863,461/4,295,217.42 = 868,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863,461x = 4,295,217.42 × 868,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863,461x = 3,732,187,434,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,187,434,934.14/2,863,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,383.37

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