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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,416.23, 4,494,755.61 and 866,715.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,416.23, 4,494,755.61 and 866,715.63 is: 1,300,111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,416.23 : 4,494,755.61 = 866,715.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,416.23/4,494,755.61 = 866,715.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,416.23x = 4,494,755.61 × 866,715.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,416.23x = 3,895,674,940,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,674,940,217.18/2,996,416.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,111.41

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