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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,444.60, 4,493,166.90 and 865,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,444.60, 4,493,166.90 and 865,598.20 is: 1,298,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,444.60 : 4,493,166.90 = 865,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,444.60/4,493,166.90 = 865,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,444.60x = 4,493,166.90 × 865,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,444.60x = 3,889,277,180,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,277,180,939.58/2,995,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,397.30

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