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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,117.80, 4,494,759.90 and 866,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,117.80, 4,494,759.90 and 866,271.40 is: 1,299,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,117.80 : 4,494,759.90 = 866,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,117.80/4,494,759.90 = 866,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,117.80x = 4,494,759.90 × 866,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,117.80x = 3,893,681,951,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,681,951,236.86/2,996,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,575.72

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