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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993,318.50, 4,490,016.63 and 998,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993,318.50, 4,490,016.63 and 998,774.50 is: 1,498,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993,318.50 : 4,490,016.63 = 998,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993,318.50/4,490,016.63 = 998,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993,318.50x = 4,490,016.63 × 998,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993,318.50x = 4,484,514,114,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,514,114,619.93/2,993,318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,174.72

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