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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,515.60, 4,493,273.40 and 865,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,515.60, 4,493,273.40 and 865,669.20 is: 1,298,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,515.60 : 4,493,273.40 = 865,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,515.60/4,493,273.40 = 865,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,515.60x = 4,493,273.40 × 865,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,515.60x = 3,889,688,389,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,688,389,559.28/2,995,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,503.80

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