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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,219.30, 3,990,912.15 and 862,796.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,219.30, 3,990,912.15 and 862,796.90 is: 1,294,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,219.30 : 3,990,912.15 = 862,796.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,219.30/3,990,912.15 = 862,796.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,219.30x = 3,990,912.15 × 862,796.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,219.30x = 3,443,346,631,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,346,631,192.34/2,660,219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294,384.50

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