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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991,627.80, 4,487,467.30 and 997,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991,627.80, 4,487,467.30 and 997,083.80 is: 1,495,634.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991,627.80 : 4,487,467.30 = 997,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991,627.80/4,487,467.30 = 997,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991,627.80x = 4,487,467.30 × 997,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991,627.80x = 4,474,380,947,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,380,947,859.74/2,991,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,634.23

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