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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419,966.48, 3,629,950.88 and 998,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419,966.48, 3,629,950.88 and 998,460.20 is: 1,497,690.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419,966.48 : 3,629,950.88 = 998,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419,966.48/3,629,950.88 = 998,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419,966.48x = 3,629,950.88 × 998,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419,966.48x = 3,624,361,481,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,361,481,634.98/2,419,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,690.78

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