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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989,502.70, 4,484,910.15 and 967,839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989,502.70, 4,484,910.15 and 967,839.90 is: 1,451,972.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989,502.70 : 4,484,910.15 = 967,839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989,502.70/4,484,910.15 = 967,839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989,502.70x = 4,484,910.15 × 967,839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989,502.70x = 4,340,674,991,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,674,991,084.99/2,989,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,972.26

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