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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893,374.72, 4,338,662.40 and 999,452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893,374.72, 4,338,662.40 and 999,452.16 is: 1,498,694.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893,374.72 : 4,338,662.40 = 999,452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893,374.72/4,338,662.40 = 999,452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893,374.72x = 4,338,662.40 × 999,452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893,374.72x = 4,336,285,507,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,285,507,190.78/2,893,374.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,694.75

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