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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865,265.56, 4,297,927.44 and 870,721.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865,265.56, 4,297,927.44 and 870,721.56 is: 1,306,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865,265.56 : 4,297,927.44 = 870,721.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865,265.56/4,297,927.44 = 870,721.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865,265.56x = 4,297,927.44 × 870,721.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865,265.56x = 3,742,298,085,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,298,085,323.61/2,865,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,091.18

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