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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988,002.50, 4,482,042.63 and 993,458.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988,002.50, 4,482,042.63 and 993,458.50 is: 1,490,200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988,002.50 : 4,482,042.63 = 993,458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988,002.50/4,482,042.63 = 993,458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988,002.50x = 4,482,042.63 × 993,458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988,002.50x = 4,452,723,348,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,723,348,135.85/2,988,002.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,200.68

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