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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,419.74, 4,494,760.86 and 866,719.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,419.74, 4,494,760.86 and 866,719.14 is: 1,300,116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,419.74 : 4,494,760.86 = 866,719.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,419.74/4,494,760.86 = 866,719.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,419.74x = 4,494,760.86 × 866,719.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,419.74x = 3,895,695,267,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,695,267,084.86/2,996,419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,116.67

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