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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984,995.74, 4,476,176.01 and 854,596.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984,995.74, 4,476,176.01 and 854,596.38 is: 1,281,517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984,995.74 : 4,476,176.01 = 854,596.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984,995.74/4,476,176.01 = 854,596.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984,995.74x = 4,476,176.01 × 854,596.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984,995.74x = 3,825,323,814,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,323,814,388.84/2,984,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,517.34

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