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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987,046.60, 4,479,986.70 and 992,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987,046.60, 4,479,986.70 and 992,502.60 is: 1,488,560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987,046.60 : 4,479,986.70 = 992,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987,046.60/4,479,986.70 = 992,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987,046.60x = 4,479,986.70 × 992,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987,046.60x = 4,446,398,447,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,398,447,715.42/2,987,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,560.12

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