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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984,247.40, 4,476,371.10 and 989,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984,247.40, 4,476,371.10 and 989,444.20 is: 1,484,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984,247.40 : 4,476,371.10 = 989,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984,247.40/4,476,371.10 = 989,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984,247.40x = 4,476,371.10 × 989,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984,247.40x = 4,429,119,421,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,119,421,942.62/2,984,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,166.30

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