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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991,917.82, 4,487,876.52 and 748,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991,917.82, 4,487,876.52 and 748,055.82 is: 1,122,083.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991,917.82 : 4,487,876.52 = 748,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991,917.82/4,487,876.52 = 748,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991,917.82x = 4,487,876.52 × 748,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991,917.82x = 3,357,182,150,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,182,150,227.35/2,991,917.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,083.68

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