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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990,414.40, 4,486,277.70 and 968,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990,414.40, 4,486,277.70 and 968,314.20 is: 1,452,683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990,414.40 : 4,486,277.70 = 968,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990,414.40/4,486,277.70 = 968,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990,414.40x = 4,486,277.70 × 968,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990,414.40x = 4,344,126,402,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,126,402,053.34/2,990,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,683.75

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