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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989,256.40, 4,483,884.60 and 994,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989,256.40, 4,483,884.60 and 994,712.40 is: 1,492,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989,256.40 : 4,483,884.60 = 994,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989,256.40/4,483,884.60 = 994,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989,256.40x = 4,483,884.60 × 994,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989,256.40x = 4,460,175,611,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,175,611,789.04/2,989,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,068.60

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