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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988,692.47, 4,482,557.53 and 858,292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988,692.47, 4,482,557.53 and 858,292.03 is: 1,287,299.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988,692.47 : 4,482,557.53 = 858,292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988,692.47/4,482,557.53 = 858,292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988,692.47x = 4,482,557.53 × 858,292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988,692.47x = 3,847,343,402,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,343,402,015.49/2,988,692.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,299.86

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