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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991,893.89, 4,487,840.82 and 748,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991,893.89, 4,487,840.82 and 748,031.89 is: 1,122,047.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991,893.89 : 4,487,840.82 = 748,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991,893.89/4,487,840.82 = 748,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991,893.89x = 4,487,840.82 × 748,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991,893.89x = 3,357,048,050,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,048,050,603.75/2,991,893.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,047.83

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