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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988,802.20, 4,483,203.30 and 858,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988,802.20, 4,483,203.30 and 858,761.40 is: 1,288,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988,802.20 : 4,483,203.30 = 858,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988,802.20/4,483,203.30 = 858,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988,802.20x = 4,483,203.30 × 858,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988,802.20x = 3,850,001,942,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,001,942,392.62/2,988,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,142.10

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