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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992,588.61, 4,489,513.75 and 970,675.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992,588.61, 4,489,513.75 and 970,675.22 is: 1,456,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992,588.61 : 4,489,513.75 = 970,675.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992,588.61/4,489,513.75 = 970,675.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992,588.61x = 4,489,513.75 × 970,675.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992,588.61x = 4,357,859,746,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,859,746,974.28/2,992,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,217.45

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