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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,142,556.73, 4,713,087.74 and 868,030.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,142,556.73, 4,713,087.74 and 868,030.79 is: 1,301,839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,142,556.73 : 4,713,087.74 = 868,030.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,142,556.73/4,713,087.74 = 868,030.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,142,556.73x = 4,713,087.74 × 868,030.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,142,556.73x = 4,091,105,246,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,105,246,385.92/3,142,556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,839.74

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