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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985,008.80, 4,477,513.20 and 990,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985,008.80, 4,477,513.20 and 990,464.80 is: 1,485,697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985,008.80 : 4,477,513.20 = 990,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985,008.80/4,477,513.20 = 990,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985,008.80x = 4,477,513.20 × 990,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985,008.80x = 4,434,819,216,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,819,216,135.36/2,985,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,697.20

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