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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989,829.20, 4,484,014.80 and 859,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989,829.20, 4,484,014.80 and 859,691.20 is: 1,289,327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989,829.20 : 4,484,014.80 = 859,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989,829.20/4,484,014.80 = 859,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989,829.20x = 4,484,014.80 × 859,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989,829.20x = 3,854,868,064,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,868,064,229.76/2,989,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,327.18

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