Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988,102, 4,482,192 and 993,558
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,988,102, 4,482,192 and 993,558 is: 1,490,349.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,988,102 : 4,482,192 = 993,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,988,102/4,482,192 = 993,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,988,102x = 4,482,192 × 993,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,988,102x = 4,453,317,719,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,453,317,719,136/2,988,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,490,349.97
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