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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896,486.49, 4,344,942.96 and 766,556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896,486.49, 4,344,942.96 and 766,556.25 is: 1,149,890.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896,486.49 : 4,344,942.96 = 766,556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896,486.49/4,344,942.96 = 766,556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896,486.49x = 4,344,942.96 × 766,556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896,486.49x = 3,330,643,181,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,643,181,881.50/2,896,486.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,890.81

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