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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994,411.60, 4,491,617.40 and 864,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994,411.60, 4,491,617.40 and 864,565.20 is: 1,296,847.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994,411.60 : 4,491,617.40 = 864,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994,411.60/4,491,617.40 = 864,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994,411.60x = 4,491,617.40 × 864,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994,411.60x = 3,883,296,095,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,296,095,754.48/2,994,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296,847.80

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