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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997,373.60, 4,496,060.40 and 867,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997,373.60, 4,496,060.40 and 867,527.20 is: 1,301,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997,373.60 : 4,496,060.40 = 867,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997,373.60/4,496,060.40 = 867,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997,373.60x = 4,496,060.40 × 867,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997,373.60x = 3,900,454,689,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,454,689,842.88/2,997,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301,290.80

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