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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993,307.50, 4,490,000.14 and 998,763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993,307.50, 4,490,000.14 and 998,763.50 is: 1,498,158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993,307.50 : 4,490,000.14 = 998,763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993,307.50/4,490,000.14 = 998,763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993,307.50x = 4,490,000.14 × 998,763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993,307.50x = 4,484,448,254,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,448,254,826.89/2,993,307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,158.23

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