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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264,403.53, 4,896,599.01 and 868,250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264,403.53, 4,896,599.01 and 868,250.69 is: 1,302,374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264,403.53 : 4,896,599.01 = 868,250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264,403.53/4,896,599.01 = 868,250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264,403.53x = 4,896,599.01 × 868,250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264,403.53x = 4,251,475,444,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,475,444,602.82/3,264,403.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,374.36

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