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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264,436, 4,896,647.70 and 868,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264,436, 4,896,647.70 and 868,283.20 is: 1,302,423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264,436 : 4,896,647.70 = 868,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264,436/4,896,647.70 = 868,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264,436x = 4,896,647.70 × 868,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264,436x = 4,251,676,934,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,676,934,228.64/3,264,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,423.12

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