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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998,758.16, 4,498,137.24 and 868,843.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998,758.16, 4,498,137.24 and 868,843.72 is: 1,303,265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998,758.16 : 4,498,137.24 = 868,843.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998,758.16/4,498,137.24 = 868,843.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998,758.16x = 4,498,137.24 × 868,843.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998,758.16x = 3,908,178,292,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,178,292,672.13/2,998,758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,265.58

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