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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,775.60, 4,495,163.40 and 866,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,775.60, 4,495,163.40 and 866,929.20 is: 1,300,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,775.60 : 4,495,163.40 = 866,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,775.60/4,495,163.40 = 866,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,775.60x = 4,495,163.40 × 866,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,775.60x = 3,896,988,410,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,988,410,231.28/2,996,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,393.80

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