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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992,587.86, 4,489,512.62 and 970,674.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992,587.86, 4,489,512.62 and 970,674.47 is: 1,456,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992,587.86 : 4,489,512.62 = 970,674.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992,587.86/4,489,512.62 = 970,674.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992,587.86x = 4,489,512.62 × 970,674.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992,587.86x = 4,357,855,282,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,855,282,976.81/2,992,587.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,216.32

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