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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989,771.91, 4,485,370.64 and 968,016.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989,771.91, 4,485,370.64 and 968,016.43 is: 1,452,255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989,771.91 : 4,485,370.64 = 968,016.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989,771.91/4,485,370.64 = 968,016.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989,771.91x = 4,485,370.64 × 968,016.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989,771.91x = 4,341,912,474,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,912,474,159.62/2,989,771.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,255.42

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