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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990,764.80, 4,486,147.20 and 996,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990,764.80, 4,486,147.20 and 996,220.80 is: 1,494,331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990,764.80 : 4,486,147.20 = 996,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990,764.80/4,486,147.20 = 996,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990,764.80x = 4,486,147.20 × 996,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990,764.80x = 4,469,193,152,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,193,152,501.76/2,990,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,331.20

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