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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993,309.50, 4,490,003.13 and 998,765.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993,309.50, 4,490,003.13 and 998,765.50 is: 1,498,161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993,309.50 : 4,490,003.13 = 998,765.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993,309.50/4,490,003.13 = 998,765.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993,309.50x = 4,490,003.13 × 998,765.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993,309.50x = 4,484,460,221,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,460,221,136.01/2,993,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,161.22

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