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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027,298.56, 4,541,507.52 and 868,233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027,298.56, 4,541,507.52 and 868,233.28 is: 1,302,510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027,298.56 : 4,541,507.52 = 868,233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027,298.56/4,541,507.52 = 868,233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027,298.56x = 4,541,507.52 × 868,233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027,298.56x = 3,943,087,970,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,087,970,234.27/3,027,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,510.44

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