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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,558.80, 4,495,421.40 and 866,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,558.80, 4,495,421.40 and 866,712.40 is: 1,300,237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,558.80 : 4,495,421.40 = 866,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,558.80/4,495,421.40 = 866,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,558.80x = 4,495,421.40 × 866,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,558.80x = 3,896,237,470,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,237,470,605.36/2,996,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,237.28

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