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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993,316.98, 4,490,014.34 and 998,772.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993,316.98, 4,490,014.34 and 998,772.98 is: 1,498,172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993,316.98 : 4,490,014.34 = 998,772.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993,316.98/4,490,014.34 = 998,772.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993,316.98x = 4,490,014.34 × 998,772.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993,316.98x = 4,484,505,002,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,505,002,604.53/2,993,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,172.44

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