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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,532, 4,494,798 and 895,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,532, 4,494,798 and 895,284 is: 1,342,926

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,532 : 4,494,798 = 895,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,532/4,494,798 = 895,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,532x = 4,494,798 × 895,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,532x = 4,024,120,732,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,120,732,632/2,996,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,926

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