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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,881.59, 4,493,855.19 and 865,984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,881.59, 4,493,855.19 and 865,984.16 is: 1,298,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,881.59 : 4,493,855.19 = 865,984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,881.59/4,493,855.19 = 865,984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,881.59x = 4,493,855.19 × 865,984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,881.59x = 3,891,607,385,074.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,607,385,074.59/2,995,881.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,985.72

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