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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,518.80, 4,493,278.20 and 865,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,518.80, 4,493,278.20 and 865,672.40 is: 1,298,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,518.80 : 4,493,278.20 = 865,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,518.80/4,493,278.20 = 865,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,518.80x = 4,493,278.20 × 865,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,518.80x = 3,889,706,923,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,706,923,261.68/2,995,518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,508.60

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