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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993,326.50, 4,490,028.66 and 998,782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993,326.50, 4,490,028.66 and 998,782.50 is: 1,498,186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993,326.50 : 4,490,028.66 = 998,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993,326.50/4,490,028.66 = 998,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993,326.50x = 4,490,028.66 × 998,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993,326.50x = 4,484,562,050,106.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,562,050,106.45/2,993,326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,186.73

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