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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984,220.40, 4,476,330.60 and 989,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984,220.40, 4,476,330.60 and 989,417.20 is: 1,484,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984,220.40 : 4,476,330.60 = 989,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984,220.40/4,476,330.60 = 989,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984,220.40x = 4,476,330.60 × 989,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984,220.40x = 4,428,958,488,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,958,488,526.32/2,984,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,125.80

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