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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992,542.02, 4,489,444.20 and 970,628.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992,542.02, 4,489,444.20 and 970,628.92 is: 1,456,148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992,542.02 : 4,489,444.20 = 970,628.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992,542.02/4,489,444.20 = 970,628.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992,542.02x = 4,489,444.20 × 970,628.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992,542.02x = 4,357,584,375,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,584,375,246.26/2,992,542.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,148.10

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