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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864,998.40, 4,297,497.60 and 870,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864,998.40, 4,297,497.60 and 870,195.20 is: 1,305,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864,998.40 : 4,297,497.60 = 870,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864,998.40/4,297,497.60 = 870,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864,998.40x = 4,297,497.60 × 870,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864,998.40x = 3,739,661,783,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,661,783,531.52/2,864,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,292.80

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