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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863,482, 4,295,248.92 and 868,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863,482, 4,295,248.92 and 868,938 is: 1,303,414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863,482 : 4,295,248.92 = 868,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863,482/4,295,248.92 = 868,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863,482x = 4,295,248.92 × 868,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863,482x = 3,732,305,006,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,305,006,046.96/2,863,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,414.87

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