Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988,106, 4,482,198 and 993,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,988,106, 4,482,198 and 993,562 is: 1,490,355.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,988,106 : 4,482,198 = 993,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,988,106/4,482,198 = 993,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,988,106x = 4,482,198 × 993,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,988,106x = 4,453,341,609,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,453,341,609,276/2,988,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,490,355.97
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