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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260,155.60, 4,890,233.40 and 863,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260,155.60, 4,890,233.40 and 863,995.60 is: 1,295,993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260,155.60 : 4,890,233.40 = 863,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260,155.60/4,890,233.40 = 863,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260,155.60x = 4,890,233.40 × 863,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260,155.60x = 4,225,140,140,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,140,140,573.04/3,260,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,993.40

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