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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265,013.57, 4,897,630.94 and 868,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265,013.57, 4,897,630.94 and 868,860.50 is: 1,303,320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265,013.57 : 4,897,630.94 = 868,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265,013.57/4,897,630.94 = 868,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265,013.57x = 4,897,630.94 × 868,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265,013.57x = 4,255,358,038,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,358,038,511.41/3,265,013.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,320.17

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