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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992,685.31, 4,489,658.46 and 970,771.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992,685.31, 4,489,658.46 and 970,771.37 is: 1,456,361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992,685.31 : 4,489,658.46 = 970,771.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992,685.31/4,489,658.46 = 970,771.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992,685.31x = 4,489,658.46 × 970,771.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992,685.31x = 4,358,431,871,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,431,871,598.00/2,992,685.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,361.57

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