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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993,317.50, 4,490,015.13 and 998,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993,317.50, 4,490,015.13 and 998,773.50 is: 1,498,173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993,317.50 : 4,490,015.13 = 998,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993,317.50/4,490,015.13 = 998,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993,317.50x = 4,490,015.13 × 998,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993,317.50x = 4,484,508,126,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,508,126,443.06/2,993,317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,173.22

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