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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992,998.82, 4,490,161.63 and 862,916.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992,998.82, 4,490,161.63 and 862,916.74 is: 1,294,566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992,998.82 : 4,490,161.63 = 862,916.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992,998.82/4,490,161.63 = 862,916.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992,998.82x = 4,490,161.63 × 862,916.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992,998.82x = 3,874,635,635,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,635,635,832.69/2,992,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294,566.38

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