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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969,988, 4,098,583.44 and 1,611,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969,988, 4,098,583.44 and 1,611,861 is: 2,224,368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969,988 : 4,098,583.44 = 1,611,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969,988/4,098,583.44 = 1,611,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969,988x = 4,098,583.44 × 1,611,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969,988x = 6,606,346,802,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,346,802,181.84/2,969,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224,368.18

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