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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909,744.72, 4,364,617.11 and 887,998.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909,744.72, 4,364,617.11 and 887,998.98 is: 1,331,998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909,744.72 : 4,364,617.11 = 887,998.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909,744.72/4,364,617.11 = 887,998.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909,744.72x = 4,364,617.11 × 887,998.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909,744.72x = 3,875,775,541,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,775,541,770.55/2,909,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,998.48

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