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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264,484.88, 4,896,720.96 and 868,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264,484.88, 4,896,720.96 and 868,332.08 is: 1,302,496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264,484.88 : 4,896,720.96 = 868,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264,484.88/4,896,720.96 = 868,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264,484.88x = 4,896,720.96 × 868,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264,484.88x = 4,251,979,896,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,979,896,376.40/3,264,484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,496.43

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