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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,284.60, 4,494,426.90 and 866,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,284.60, 4,494,426.90 and 866,438.20 is: 1,299,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,284.60 : 4,494,426.90 = 866,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,284.60/4,494,426.90 = 866,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,284.60x = 4,494,426.90 × 866,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,284.60x = 3,894,143,153,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,143,153,267.58/2,996,284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,657.30

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