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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,881.09, 4,493,854.43 and 865,983.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,881.09, 4,493,854.43 and 865,983.66 is: 1,298,984.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,881.09 : 4,493,854.43 = 865,983.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,881.09/4,493,854.43 = 865,983.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,881.09x = 4,493,854.43 × 865,983.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,881.09x = 3,891,604,493,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,604,493,735.34/2,995,881.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,984.97

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