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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265,063.44, 4,897,588.32 and 868,907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265,063.44, 4,897,588.32 and 868,907.76 is: 1,303,359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265,063.44 : 4,897,588.32 = 868,907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265,063.44/4,897,588.32 = 868,907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265,063.44x = 4,897,588.32 × 868,907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265,063.44x = 4,255,552,496,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,552,496,533.36/3,265,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,359.82

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