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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991,601.80, 4,487,428.30 and 997,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991,601.80, 4,487,428.30 and 997,057.80 is: 1,495,595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991,601.80 : 4,487,428.30 = 997,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991,601.80/4,487,428.30 = 997,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991,601.80x = 4,487,428.30 × 997,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991,601.80x = 4,474,225,388,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,225,388,455.74/2,991,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,595.23

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