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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889,345.60, 4,332,997.80 and 995,646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889,345.60, 4,332,997.80 and 995,646.60 is: 1,493,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889,345.60 : 4,332,997.80 = 995,646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889,345.60/4,332,997.80 = 995,646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889,345.60x = 4,332,997.80 × 995,646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889,345.60x = 4,314,134,527,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,134,527,377.48/2,889,345.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,118.21

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