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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,882.77, 4,493,856.97 and 865,985.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,882.77, 4,493,856.97 and 865,985.34 is: 1,298,987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,882.77 : 4,493,856.97 = 865,985.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,882.77/4,493,856.97 = 865,985.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,882.77x = 4,493,856.97 × 865,985.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,882.77x = 3,891,614,269,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,614,269,140.27/2,995,882.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,987.50

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