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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998,792.20, 4,498,421.58 and 868,906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998,792.20, 4,498,421.58 and 868,906.92 is: 1,303,427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998,792.20 : 4,498,421.58 = 868,906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998,792.20/4,498,421.58 = 868,906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998,792.20x = 4,498,421.58 × 868,906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998,792.20x = 3,908,709,639,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,709,639,939.33/2,998,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,427.97

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