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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886,159.60, 4,328,218.80 and 992,460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886,159.60, 4,328,218.80 and 992,460.60 is: 1,488,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886,159.60 : 4,328,218.80 = 992,460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886,159.60/4,328,218.80 = 992,460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886,159.60x = 4,328,218.80 × 992,460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886,159.60x = 4,295,586,627,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,586,627,179.28/2,886,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,339.95

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