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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465,664.70, 2,199,793.05 and 865,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465,664.70, 2,199,793.05 and 865,875.90 is: 1,299,579.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465,664.70 : 2,199,793.05 = 865,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465,664.70/2,199,793.05 = 865,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465,664.70x = 2,199,793.05 × 865,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465,664.70x = 1,904,747,786,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,747,786,982.50/1,465,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,579.49

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