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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990,063.98, 4,484,939.16 and 860,064.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990,063.98, 4,484,939.16 and 860,064.46 is: 1,290,051.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990,063.98 : 4,484,939.16 = 860,064.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990,063.98/4,484,939.16 = 860,064.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990,063.98x = 4,484,939.16 × 860,064.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990,063.98x = 3,857,336,776,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,336,776,778.25/2,990,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,051.59

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