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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991,202.63, 4,485,862.83 and 968,977.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991,202.63, 4,485,862.83 and 968,977.36 is: 1,453,161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991,202.63 : 4,485,862.83 = 968,977.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991,202.63/4,485,862.83 = 968,977.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991,202.63x = 4,485,862.83 × 968,977.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991,202.63x = 4,346,699,522,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,699,522,335.53/2,991,202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453,161.17

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