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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,893.02, 4,493,872.35 and 865,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,893.02, 4,493,872.35 and 865,995.60 is: 1,299,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,893.02 : 4,493,872.35 = 865,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,893.02/4,493,872.35 = 865,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,893.02x = 4,493,872.35 × 865,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,893.02x = 3,891,673,682,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,673,682,061.66/2,995,893.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,002.89

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