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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,528.40, 4,493,292.60 and 865,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,528.40, 4,493,292.60 and 865,827.80 is: 1,298,741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,528.40 : 4,493,292.60 = 865,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,528.40/4,493,292.60 = 865,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,528.40x = 4,493,292.60 × 865,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,528.40x = 3,890,417,646,614.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,417,646,614.28/2,995,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,741.70

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