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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264,393.60, 4,896,590.40 and 868,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264,393.60, 4,896,590.40 and 868,233.60 is: 1,302,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264,393.60 : 4,896,590.40 = 868,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264,393.60/4,896,590.40 = 868,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264,393.60x = 4,896,590.40 × 868,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264,393.60x = 4,251,384,310,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,384,310,717.44/3,264,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,350.40

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