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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863,485, 4,295,253.42 and 868,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863,485, 4,295,253.42 and 868,941 is: 1,303,419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863,485 : 4,295,253.42 = 868,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863,485/4,295,253.42 = 868,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863,485x = 4,295,253.42 × 868,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863,485x = 3,732,321,802,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,321,802,028.22/2,863,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,419.37

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