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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,892.52, 4,493,871.60 and 865,995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,892.52, 4,493,871.60 and 865,995.10 is: 1,299,002.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,892.52 : 4,493,871.60 = 865,995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,892.52/4,493,871.60 = 865,995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,892.52x = 4,493,871.60 × 865,995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,892.52x = 3,891,670,785,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,670,785,629.16/2,995,892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,002.14

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