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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991,204.89, 4,485,866.20 and 968,979.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991,204.89, 4,485,866.20 and 968,979.62 is: 1,453,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991,204.89 : 4,485,866.20 = 968,979.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991,204.89/4,485,866.20 = 968,979.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991,204.89x = 4,485,866.20 × 968,979.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991,204.89x = 4,346,712,925,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,712,925,846.84/2,991,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453,164.56

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