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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989,770.36, 4,485,368.31 and 968,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989,770.36, 4,485,368.31 and 968,014.88 is: 1,452,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989,770.36 : 4,485,368.31 = 968,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989,770.36/4,485,368.31 = 968,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989,770.36x = 4,485,368.31 × 968,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989,770.36x = 4,341,903,287,798.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,903,287,798.97/2,989,770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,253.10

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