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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987,607.40, 4,481,411.10 and 992,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987,607.40, 4,481,411.10 and 992,804.20 is: 1,489,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987,607.40 : 4,481,411.10 = 992,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987,607.40/4,481,411.10 = 992,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987,607.40x = 4,481,411.10 × 992,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987,607.40x = 4,449,163,762,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,163,762,006.62/2,987,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,206.30

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