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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991,911.45, 4,487,866.97 and 748,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991,911.45, 4,487,866.97 and 748,049.45 is: 1,122,074.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991,911.45 : 4,487,866.97 = 748,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991,911.45/4,487,866.97 = 748,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991,911.45x = 4,487,866.97 × 748,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991,911.45x = 3,357,146,431,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,146,431,671.46/2,991,911.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,074.13

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