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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,882.31, 4,493,856.26 and 865,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,882.31, 4,493,856.26 and 865,984.88 is: 1,298,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,882.31 : 4,493,856.26 = 865,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,882.31/4,493,856.26 = 865,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,882.31x = 4,493,856.26 × 865,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,882.31x = 3,891,611,553,749.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,611,553,749.03/2,995,882.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,986.80

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