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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,207.70, 4,493,582.55 and 866,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,207.70, 4,493,582.55 and 866,069.70 is: 1,298,893.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,207.70 : 4,493,582.55 = 866,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,207.70/4,493,582.55 = 866,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,207.70x = 4,493,582.55 × 866,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,207.70x = 3,891,755,691,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,755,691,003.74/2,996,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,893.83

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